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2017 Map of Columbus East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Columbus East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring the settlement of Columbus. This area in Stillwater County is defined by a series of north-south drainages including Hensley Cr, Toms Cr, and Brown Cr that flow toward the river valley. The agricultural infrastructure is visible through the winding Columbus Water Users Association Ditch, which follows the contours of the valley floor north of the river.

Upland features like Wildcat Coulee and Dersham Ridge Rd suggest a landscape used for ranching and transit, with numerous named corridors like Columbus Molt Rd and Keyser Creek Rd connecting the ridgetops to the valley. Aviation history is noted at the Woltermann Memorial Airport, while the legacy of early transcontinental travel is preserved in the alignment of Old US Hwy 10 as it parallels the modern town streets.