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2011 Map of Columbus

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Columbus serves as a primary hub for this Hempstead County landscape, where the local terrain is defined by a dense network of creek systems. The hydrology of the region is notably intricate, featuring Sandy Bois d'Arc Creek and the various forks of South Fork Ozan Creek and Middle Fork Ozan Creek. These watercourses create a dissected landscape that historically influenced the placement of rural settlements like Buck Range, Yancy, and Schooley.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of several rural burial grounds across the quadrangle. From Buck Range Cemetery in the northwest to Macedonia Cemetery in the southeast, these sites, including Section Sixteen Cemetery and Mounds Cemetery, provide a spatial record of established community centers. The road network, comprising local routes such as Stone Rd and Hempstead 35 N, links these persistent landmarks with natural features like Wilson Pond and Plum Creek.