2024 Map of Columbus City

About this map

Guntersville Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this portion of Marshall County, shaping the landscape around the river-bend settlements of Columbus City and Meltonsville. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and mountains, including Gunters Mtn, Negro Mtn, and Ellenburg Mtn, which frame narrow valleys like Slater Hollow and Johnson Hollow. The historical importance of river crossings is evident through the presence of the Columbus City Ferry and the Town Creek Ferry, providing vital links between the banks where silt-heavy features like Buck Island Bar and Gunters Bar mark the shifting currents.