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2018 Map of Columbus

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Columbus serves as the focal point of this Cherokee County survey, where a dense grid of streets including N High School Ave and W Maple ST meets the surrounding agricultural landscape. The township structure is clearly defined by a rectangular road network, anchored by smaller settlements such as Stippville, Turck, and Skidmore to the north, and Quaker in the southeast. This pattern of small, distributed communities reflects the area's history of rural development and localized commerce.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the landscape. The map identifies the County Poor Farm Cem, a poignant reminder of early social welfare systems, alongside the Bethlehem Cem, Lone Elm Cem, and Park Cem. Natural drainage is provided by several waterways, most notably Brush Creek and Shawnee Cr, which wind through the township sections.