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2015 Map of Dubuque South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dubuque serves as a focal point along the western bank of the Mississippi River, where its urban landscape meets the complex drainage systems of Catfish Creek. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Kelly's Bluff and the Dubuque Hills, reflecting a landscape carved by the multiple forks of Catfish Creek. The map reveals a dense network of religious and educational institutions, including the University of Dubuque and the Wartburg Theological Seminary.

Significant genealogical value is found in the numerous scattered cemeteries such as Sisters of Charity Cemetery and Saint Joseph of the Prairie Cemetery. Beyond the city center, the landscape transitions into industrial and infrastructure hubs, featuring the Dubuque Regional Airport and smaller communities like Rockdale and Key West. This 2015 survey provides a modern view of how these long-established settlements and institutional grounds have integrated with the limestone bluffs and river valley.