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2013 Map of Columbus

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Columbus serves as the central hub of this 2013 landscape, where the winding path of the Colorado River creates a distinct loop around the town. The presence of the Colorado County Courthouse Historic District anchors the historic core, while industrial and aviation footprints like the Columbus Oil Field and the River Field Airport indicate the modern economic drivers of the region. Local heritage is preserved in the rural surroundings through sites such as the Brune Cem and Gay Hill Cem, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists.

Transportation corridors dominate the area west of the river, with Glidden positioned along a major rail and road network. To the south and east, the terrain is defined by a series of creeks including Ratliff Cr, Skull Cr, and Wolfpen Cr, which drain toward the river. Smaller settlements such as Hillcrest and Helms mark the periphery, while the State Highway Bridge provides a vital link across the water, connecting the town to the eastern plains of Cummins Cr.