2014 Map of Columbus

About this map

Columbus serves as a major agricultural and transportation hub at the confluence of the Loup River and the Platte River. This survey captures the town's modern footprint, including the Columbus Municipal Airport and a dense residential grid that stretches toward Lakeview in the northwest. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and irrigation infrastructure, notably the Loup River Canal and Lake North. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several significant interment sites, such as the Columbus Cem, Catholic Cem, and Roselawn Cem. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the river's braided channels, including the S Channel Platte River and the confluence with Clear Cr, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Nebraska plains hydrology and the engineering required to bridge these wide spans at the Columbus Loup River Bridge.