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2013 Map of Cedar Rapids South

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cedar Rapids South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Municipal Island and the cultural hub of Czech Village anchor the urban core of this 2013 survey, where the Cedar River bends through the heart of the city. The landscape transitions from the dense residential grids of West Cedar Rapids and East Rapids to the expansive industrial and aviation corridors of the south. Significant institutional landmarks including Kirkwood Community College and The Eastern Iowa Airport define the southern reaches, while Hawkeye Downs serves as a major regional focal point for gathering and commerce.

Smaller neighborhoods such as Lincolnway Village and Worthington Acres are interspersed among the winding courses of Prairie Creek and Hoosier Creek. The map documents a mature transportation network, with rail lines still servicing areas like Beverly Depot and the rural-urban fringe near Konigsmark. This record captures the intricate balance between Iowa's agricultural roots, visible along South Hoosier Creek, and its modern evolution as a primary transportation and education center.