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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 major hub where the Loup River meets the Platte River, a landscape defined by significant water management and recreation infrastructure. The 2011 survey illustrates a well-organized grid surrounding the Columbus Post Office and multiple municipal parks, while the northern outskirts are dominated by Lake North and Lake Babcock, separated by the Lake Babcock and Lake North-Columbus Dam. These reservoirs, along with the Loup River Canal, indicate the area's long-standing reliance on hydraulic engineering for power and irrigation.

Evidence of the region's agricultural and social foundations is visible at the Platte County Fairgrounds and Agricultural Park Campground. Genealogists will find the clustering of Columbus Cemetery, Roselawn Cemetery, and the Catholic Cemetery useful for tracing local family history. Smaller outlying settlements like Behlen and Hower appear to the east, while the Columbus Municipal Airport and Loseke Airstrip highlight the importance of aviation in this part of the Platte valley.