2022 Map of Bluffton

About this map

The Upper Iowa River winds through the heart of the Driftless Area, defining the drainage and settlement patterns of this corner of Winneshiek County. The unincorporated community of Bluffton is the primary focal point, situated along the river and surrounded by a landscape of intricate valleys formed by Cold Water Cr, Pine Cr, and Silver Cr. The area is notably dense with small burial grounds that preserve the family names of early settlers, including Metcalf Cem, Baethke Cem, and Saint Agnes Cem. Transportation follows the contours of the limestone-rich topography, with local routes like Chimney Rock Rd and Co Rd A18 connecting scattered farmsteads to the village center. The map's detailed road network, including numerous named avenues and streets such as 298th Ave and Lost Mile Rd, provides a clear view of modern rural land divisions and property access in this river valley region.