2017 Map of Columbus

About this map

Columbus sits at a significant Nebraska hydrological junction where the Loup River meets the Platte River. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by water management and aviation, featuring the sprawling Lake North and Lake Babcock reservoirs to the north and the engineered path of the Loup River Canal. The city's growth is evident in the dense street grid and the presence of critical infrastructure like the Columbus Municipal Airport and the smaller Loseke Airstrip to the northeast. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for Roselawn Cem, Catholic Cem, and Columbus Cem. The southern portion of the sheet captures the braided channels of the Platte, including the South Channel Platte River and Bellwood Lake, illustrating the complex river system that has shaped the region's development and transportation, highlighted by the Columbus Loup River Bridge.