Cedar Bluff sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along a prominent bend of the Cedar River where the waterway winds through southeastern Iowa. This 2018 record captures a rural environment defined by its tributary system, including Rock Run Cr, Coon Cr, and Gower Cr, which carve through the agricultural blocks of the Cedar County countryside. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Union Cem, Achey Cem, and Saint Bridgets Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this region. The interface of county lines is clearly visible, showing where Linn, Johnson, and Cedar counties meet. A systematic grid of secondary roads like Solon Rd and Adams Ave connects the scattered farmsteads and cemeteries, illustrating the enduring township and range structure of the Iowa prairie.
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1889 · Tipton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Tipton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Mechanicsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Wilton Junction
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Mechanicsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · West Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Stanwood
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1958 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000