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2022 Map of Dubuque South

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dubuque South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Mississippi River and Dubuque Harbor anchor this detailed study of Dubuque's southern reaches, showcasing the city's complex topography near Kellys Bluff and Horseshoe Bluff. The landscape is defined by the converging drainages of Catfish Creek, including its North, Middle, and South forks, which carve through the terrain south toward the Dubuque and Jackson County line. In the southern uplands, the Dubuque Regional Airport serves as a modern landmark alongside the long-established Ballyclough and Key West settlements.

Higher education and religious history are central to this area, represented by the University of Dubuque and Wartburg Theological Seminary. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, ranging from the large Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cem to smaller, family-associated grounds like French Cem, Rooney Cem, and Doctor Finleys Cem. The trail systems of the Mines of Spain Trl and Mesquakie Trl wind through the eastern riverfront, marking a transition from urban infrastructure to preserved river bluffs.