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2013 Map of Bertram

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bertram
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Cedar River carves a sweeping path through this Linn County landscape, defining the terrain at the Big Bend and influencing the layout of local infrastructure. To the north, Vernon View serves as a residential hub near the winding Indian Cr, while the settlement of Bertram sits at a strategic crossing near the Bertram Bridge. The map captures a mix of rural development and modern recreational spaces, from the Bever Zoo in the northwest to the Airport National Public Golf Complex near the town of Ely in the south.

Industrial and transport history is visible along the corridors of Mount Vernon Rd SE and the various rural routes like Marietta Quarry Rd. Numerous tributaries, including Squaw Cr, Big Cr, and Pleasant Run, feed into the river system, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that have shaped eastern Iowa's settlement. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the suburban expansion and preserved natural watercourses between Cedar Rapids and the surrounding small communities.