2023 Map of Bertram

About this map

The Cedar River carves a winding path through this portion of Linn County, shaping a landscape defined by significant watercourse confluences and modern transportation corridors. The settlement of Bertram sits near the junction where Big Creek and Abbe Creek meet the river, while further west, the suburban expansion of Cedar Rapids is evident through residential developments like Vernon View and Worthington Acres. The map reveals a mix of recreational and historical layers, with the Hoover Nature Trail and Sac & Fox Trail tracing older land-use patterns across the terrain. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved amidst the shifting land use, including Campbell Cem, Williams Cem, and Rogers Grove Cem. This contemporary survey also highlights distinctive river features such as the Cedar River Sandbar and several small tributaries like Indian Creek and Wanatee Creek that feed into the primary river valley.