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2010 Map of Bluffton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bluffton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Upper Iowa River winds through this section of Winneshiek County, carving a path past the small settlement of Bluffton. The landscape is defined by the confluence of numerous tributaries, including Cold Water Creek, Pine Creek, and Silver Creek, which cut through the rural terrain. Local transportation relies on a network of county roads and distinctive crossings like the Gilliece Bridge and Lower Bluffton Bridge, while the Bluffton Landing Strip provides a small aviation link for the community.

Genealogists will find significant historical value in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the township. Established sites such as Saint Agnes Cemetery, Metcalf Cemetery, and Saint Bridgets Cemetery reflect the early settlement patterns of the area. Further south, Baethke Cemetery and the twin sites of Bluffton Cemetery and Bluffton Village Cemetery mark the enduring family lineages of this river valley region.