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2013 Map of Dubuque South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the dominant boundary on this survey, carving the landscape between Iowa and Illinois. The Julien Dubuque Bridge provides the primary connection into East Dubuque, while Cathedral Square and Kellys Bluff mark the urban character of the northern reaches. South of the main city center, the terrain is defined by the complex drainage of Catfish Cr and its various forks, creating a network of ridges and valleys that host older settlements like Rockdale and Key West.

Transitioning from the riverfront to the upland plateau, the map reveals a shift toward rural infrastructure. The Dubuque Regional Airport occupies a significant portion of the southwest, surrounded by legacy place names such as Ballyclough and Buncombe. Local history is preserved in the naming of rural routes like Military Rd and Mines Of Spain Rd, which hint at the early industrial and transit roots of this river-bluff region. Educational and recreational landmarks, including the Waller School and Chlapaty Sports Complex, anchor the community's development outside the dense urban core.