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1968 Map of Bertram

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bertram
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Cedar River carves a sweeping path through this portion of Linn County, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian bends and the convergence of Indian Creek and Squaw Creek. The southeastern corridor is dominated by the extensive Palisades-Kepler State Park and the adjacent Palisades Dows Preserve, areas that protect the bluffs and wooded terrain overlooking the river. To the northwest, the expansion of Cedar Rapids is visible through suburban developments like Vernon View and Worthington Acres, while the historic Chicago and North Western Railroad Grade and the Indian and Fox Trail trace older transportation routes through the river valley.

Rural life is anchored by established family and community sites, including several neighborhood schools such as Erskine Sch and Monroe Sch. Local heritage is further preserved in small burial grounds like Campbell Cem and Moore Skillman Cem. The small community of Bertram sits near the junction of Big Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to the waterways and rail lines that once drove the local economy.