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2015 Map of Council Bluffs South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Council Bluffs South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Council Bluffs occupies the northern expanse of this 2015 survey, where urban infrastructure meets the complex hydrology of the western Iowa borderlands. The landscape is defined by the sweeping curve of the Missouri River, which forms the state boundary between Iowa and Nebraska. Extensive water management features like the Indian Cr Ditch and Saint Marys Ditch segment the lowlands, while the large recreational basin of Lake Manawa sits prominently south of the city center.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds preserved among the hills and valleys, including Lewis Cem, Plumer Cem, and Saar Cem in the eastern townships. The map also captures modern institutional landmarks such as the Kaplan Univ Council Bluffs Campus and a dense network of major thoroughfares like the S Expy and Wabash Ave, illustrating the region's role as a vital transportation hub near the Nebraska state line.