2021 Map of Columbus, 2021 Print
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2021 Map of Columbus

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Columbus stands as a focal point of settlement in this high-desert basin near the border of Mineral Co and Esmeralda Co. The landscape is dominated by the expansive Columbus Salt Marsh, a distinct evaporative feature typical of the Great Basin's endorheic drainage systems. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the Columbia Valley, illustrating the subtle shifts in topography between alkali flats and broader alluvial valleys. The sparse road network and lack of dense development highlight the rural, undeveloped character of this region during the 2020s, providing a contemporary record of land use and surveying boundaries in this part of Nevada.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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