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2024 Map of Columbus West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Columbus West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The confluence of the Stillwater River and the Yellowstone River anchors this landscape in Stillwater County, where the valley floor transitions into the northern coulees and hills. The town of Columbus serves as the focal point, featuring the Stillwater County Courthouse and the hillside Mountain View Cem. The area's complex water management history is visible through extensive irrigation infrastructure, including the Merrill Columbus Ditch, the Columbus Water Users Association Ditch, and the Shane Ditch, which parallel the river courses to support the local agriculture.

North of the rivers, the terrain rises toward Pershing Hill and Bensons Bluff, cut by numerous drainages like Smith Coulee and Stump Gulch. The transportation network reflects both historic and modern corridors, with Old Us HWY 10 tracing the river valley while newer routes like Granite Peak Dr and Centennial Rd indicate more recent development patterns. This modern topographic record also captures the small settlement of Craver and the S&L Edwards Airport, providing a detailed view of the rural and municipal layout west of the county seat.