2015 Map of Bernard

About this map

Bernard sits at the heart of this rural landscape, marking the transition between the agricultural uplands and the creek valleys of Eastern Iowa. The survey reveals a community anchored by local landmarks such as Washington Mills and the Washington Mill Bridge, which spans the winding course of Lytle Creek. The topography is defined by the drainage networks of Prairie Creek and Buncombe Cr, with family-named routes like Mc Andrews Rd and Fischer Rd weaving through the hills. Genealogists will find significance in the presence of Sacred Heart Cem and Saint Patrick's Cem, which serve as quiet identifiers for the heritage of Garry Owen and the surrounding townships. The line of the Dubuque Co Jackson Co boundary bisects the lower third of the quadrangle, highlighting the intersection of these two historic counties along Mcdevitt Ln and the Bellevue Cascade Rd.