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2018 Map of Columbus South

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Columbus South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Columbus serves as the focal point of this Lowndes County survey, situated where the Tombigbee River meets the intricate wetlands and bends of the southern Mississippi landscape. The river dominates the western and southern reaches of the map, characterized by distinct features like West Port Bar, Butlers Bar, and the notable elevation of Bartons Bluff. To the east, the convergence of Luxapallila Creek and its associated Luxapallila Shoal highlights the historical importance of these waterways for navigation and early industry.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites and community markers throughout the area. From the Sandfield Cem near the city center to the outlying Saint Matthews Cem and Stallin Cem, the map documents the distribution of local families and congregations. The presence of the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport and Greenlawn Memorial Park on the eastern edge illustrates the mid-to-late century expansion of the city's infrastructure away from the riverfront.