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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

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The Chattahoochee River defines the western border of this region, its flow regulated by landmarks like the Bussey Lake Dam and the Opossum Lake Dam. Near the river, the landscape is heavily marked by historical burial grounds, including the Linwood Cemetery, Porterdale Cemetery, and the Colored Cemetery. The suburban expansion of eastern Columbus is evident in the dense residential clusters of Weracoba Heights, Dinglewood, and Cusseta Heights.

Transport and recreation play a visible role in the area's layout, from the General James Edward Oglethorpe Bridge crossing into Alabama to the local leisure hubs like Lions Golf Course and the Super Drive-in Speedway. To the south, the presence of Fort Benning Junction and neighborhoods like Baker Village and Esquiline Heights reflect the area's proximity to the military installation and the diverse community hubs that grew alongside it.