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2014 Map of Fortson

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fortson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fortson and the unincorporated communities of Barin and Nankipooh define the suburban landscape north of Columbus during this 2014 survey. The map reveals a dense network of residential subdivisions and developments including Hillbrook Estates, Foxfire, and Arrowhead Estates, reflecting the rapid northward expansion of the city toward the Harris Co line. Cultural and educational infrastructure is prominent, with the Columbus State Univ campus and Beacon Univ established alongside the Airport Thruway.

The hydrography of the region is characterized by numerous small reservoirs and watershed management lakes, such as Bull Cr Watershed Lake Number 27 and Bull Cr Reservoir Number 14, which dot the landscape alongside natural features like Standing Boy Cr and Heiferhorn Cr. Historically significant sites remain among the modern growth, including the Mt Gilead Cem and Shiloh Cem, alongside landmarks like the Muscogee Lookout Tower and Columbus Metropolitan Airport.