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2018 Map of Colesburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Colesburg sits at the intersection of several regional routes on this modern survey, marking the southern anchor of a landscape defined by the winding course of the Turkey River and the Little Turkey River. The terrain is deeply incised by steep drainages like Jones Hollow, Rock Hollow, and Devils Hollow, which have shaped the placement of local settlements and road networks. Smaller communities such as Osterdock, Fairview, and Updegraff are connected by a web of rural roads, including Osterdock Rd and Colesburg Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific family and local landmarks throughout the quadrangle. A high concentration of burial grounds, including Oak Hill Cem, Hansel Cem, Bethel Cem, and Noggle Cem, are scattered across the township lines of Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties. The map also captures infrastructure like the Osterdock Bridge and the natural preservation area of White Pine Hollow along the eastern border, providing a clear record of the area's rural character in the early 21st century.