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2018 Map of Bridgewater

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bridgewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bridgewater sits at the confluence of several key waterways in this southwestern Iowa landscape, where the W Fork Middle Nodaway River meets the larger Middle Nodaway River. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of these rivers and their tributaries, including Thompson Cr and Elm Cr. This topography influenced the placement of early settlements and rural infrastructure across the borders of Cass, Adair, and Adams counties.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds scattered through the townships, such as Witt Cem in the northeast and Campbell Cem near the southern boundary. The road network, comprising routes like Co Hwy G53 and Wichita Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, reflecting the organized agricultural development of the region. The map provides a clear view of the rural homesteads and farmsteads that characterize this portion of the Iowa countryside.