2023 Map of Columbus

About this map

The international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos anchors this desert landscape, where the town of Columbus serves as a critical point of historical and modern transit. Just north of the border, the map highlights the First Aero Squadron Airpark, a site deeply connected to early twentieth-century military aviation history. The terrain is defined by the peaks of the Tres Hermanas Mountains to the northwest and the drainage of Rascon Canyon. To the west of the main town site, the residential areas of Valley Heights and the City of the Sun illustrate the local pattern of settlement in this arid corner of Luna County. The grid of Columbus is detailed with street names like Pershing and Lincoln St, while the Valley Heights Cem provides a focal point for genealogical interest.