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2018 Map of Bertram

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bertram
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cedar River dictates the landscape of this portion of Linn County, winding southeast through a corridor of wooded islands and the Cedar River Sandbar. This 2018 survey captures the interface between the expanding eastern reach of Cedar Rapids and the more established agricultural and wooded zones surrounding the town of Bertram. To the north, Indian Creek and its namesake Indian Creek Bridge frame the transition into suburban developments like Vernon View and Worthington Acres.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here given the numerous family and historic burial sites scattered across the townships, including Campbell Cem near the river bluffs and Rogers Grove Cem further south. The southern edge of the map shows the outskirts of Ely, while the small settlement of Otis sits along the rail lines and riverbend, preserving the layout of these transportation-dependent communities in the early 21st century.