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2024 Map of Columbus

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Columbus serves as a central hub for this portion of Hempstead and Howard counties, where the landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of the Ozan and Bois d'Arc creek systems. The terrain is notably marked by numerous rural burial grounds, including Mounds Cem and Macedonia Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Arkansas. The settlement patterns follow established routes like Hempstead 35 Rd N and Hempstead 37 Rd, connecting smaller communities such as Yancy and Buck Range.

Water plays a vital role in the geography here, with Sandy Bois d'Arc Creek flowing through the eastern section and South Fork Ozan Creek cutting across the north. Recreational or interpretive elements appear in the form of the Education Trl and Painted Bunting Trl, suggesting a focus on local natural history. The map also captures the clear county boundary between Howard and Hempstead counties, showing how land divisions and road networks integrate across these lines.