2019 Map of Columbus

About this map

The Colorado River makes a dramatic horseshoe bend around the town of Columbus, anchoring the geography of this central Texas landscape. As the county seat of Colorado County, the settlement is a hub of regional transportation, where modern thoroughfares intersect near the State Highway 3 Bridge. To the west, the community of Glidden sits along the rail corridor, while the small residential area of Hillcrest occupies the higher ground to the northwest. This modern survey reflects a landscape defined by its waterways, with numerous tributaries such as Cummins Creek, Ratliff Cr, and Skull Cr draining into the river basin. For those tracing local history or family roots, the map identifies specific rural landmarks including the Gay Hill Cem and Brune Cem, alongside the Robert R Wells Jr Airport situated to the southeast, illustrating the evolution of the area's infrastructure from early cemeteries to 21st-century aviation.