2019 Map of Columbus

About this map

Brokenstraw Creek and its many tributaries, including Coffee Creek and Hare Cr, define the drainage patterns of this border region where Erie and Warren Counties meet the New York state line. The settlement of Columbus sits at a central crossroads near the confluence of Coffee Cr and the main stem of the Brokenstraw, flanked by the Westlawn and Curtis cemeteries. The landscape is characterized by a mix of upland summits like Ingersoll Hill and Humphrey Hill and low-lying wetlands such as Benson Swamp and Tamarack Swamp. To the west, the outskirts of Corry appear, while smaller hamlets like Colza, Bear Lake, and Spring Creek are connected by a network of rural roads including Scotts Crossing Rd and Sample Flats Rd, reflecting the area's enduring agricultural and residential character.