1955 Map of Columbus

About this map

Columbus and the neighboring villages of Fall River and Rio anchor this mid-century portrait of Columbia County's fertile dairy lands. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Crawfish River and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which historically drove the growth of these agricultural hubs. Local community life is evidenced by the dense distribution of rural institutions, such as Wisconsin Academy and Bonnet Prairie Ch, alongside numerous district schools like Monroe Sch and Sutton Sch.