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1954 Map of Columbus

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Sabine River serves as the winding border between Texas and Louisiana in this mid-1950s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its waterways and dense woodlands. Within the Sabine National Forest, the terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Rock Hill and Mose Hill, while the river lowlands are characterized by a complex network of oxbows and backwaters including Cutoff Lake, Gum Lake, and Harpers Bend. A notable infrastructure feature is the dismantled railroad that traces a path through the timberlands, hinting at a shift away from earlier logging or industrial transport methods in the area.

Rural community life is anchored by a cluster of institutions near Columbus, such as Saint James Church, the Mc Farland Store, and Blue Springs School. Farther south, New Zion Church and Oak Hill Church suggest established local congregations. The map also records numerous water features such as Housen Bayou and Blackland Slough, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the East Texas and Western Louisiana borderlands before major modern developments altered the river's flow.