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1987 Map of Columbus North

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Columbus North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and its complex system of cuts and locks dominate this 1987 landscape, reflecting the significant civil engineering projects that reshaped the Tombigbee River valley. To the north, the sprawling Columbus Air Force Base stands as a major regional anchor, while the city of Columbus expands to the south and east. This era shows a transition in local infrastructure, with the Columbus and Greenville Railway and the BN railroad lines navigating around new water features like Columbus Lake and the Columbus Lock and Dam.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense network of institutional landmarks, from established schools like Lee High Sch and Caldwell High Sch to numerous rural congregations including Antioch Ch and Mt Zion Ch. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the time through various Gravel Pits and the Regional Medical Ctr, set against the natural drainages of Luxapallila Creek and Stinson Creek.