Columbus Park

This line shows the water line and beneath it, a basin lined with gravel, concrete, and cinders.

This graphic symbol shows stonework along the sides of the basin at the base of the waterfall.

Three concrete piers support the stones for the waterfall.

This pier with a boulder beside it is where water will finally flow into Jensen's "prairie river."

These lines indicate plants and trees to be located around the waterfall.

In this basin, three feet of water rests on a bottom lined with gravel, concrete, and cinders.

Here the bottom of the stream is gently scooped out to a maximum depth of four feet.

Jensen used drawings like this to design Columbus Park. During construction, contractors followed these drawings. In this section elevation, which shows a side view of one waterfall, Jensen specified the overall size and shape of the waterfall, as well as the materials.

Click on the different parts of the map to learn more about Jensen's intentions.