2016 Map of Bixby

About this map

Bixby and the northern edge of Blooming Prairie anchor this prairie landscape along the border of Steele and Dodge counties. The terrain is defined by a complex network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways, including the Ebeling Ditch, Westfield-Ripley Ditch, and Green Valley Ditch, which support the intensive cultivation of the region. Significant local landmarks for genealogists include several burial grounds such as the Aurora Township Cem, Union Cem, and Westfield Cem. Water features like Oak Glen Lake and Rickert Lake sit west of the primary north-south corridor of Route 218, while the headwaters of the Little Cedar River and Dodge Center Cr emerge from the eastern fields. This map captures the highly organized section-line road system and the persistent rural character of these township lands.