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2010 Map of Bernard

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bernard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bernard and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Dubuque County appear here in the early 21st century, defined by a network of rural roads and winding watercourses. The small community of Garry Owen sits south of Bernard, while the hamlet of Washington Mills is located to the east along the banks of Lytle Creek. This area's heritage is visible in its local landmarks, including the Washington Mill Bridge and several family-named roads like O'Brien Rd and Molony Rd that reflect generations of land ownership.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Prairie Creek, Lost Creek, and Buncombe Creek carving through the terrain before meeting the Lytle. Local infrastructure is represented by the Schwenker Lake Dam and the small Kleis Airport near the eastern edge. For those tracing family history, the map provides precise locations for Saint Patrick's Cemetery and Sacred Heart Cemetery, preserving the placement of these community cornerstones in the modern era.