2010 Map of Gilbertville

About this map

Gilbertville and Raymond anchor this Black Hawk County landscape, where the meandering course of the Cedar River meets a network of modern transit. The map documents the spatial relationship between the historic community centers and the expanding highway infrastructure that bypasses the smaller settlements of Raymar. For family historians, the sheet is particularly dense with burial sites and parish landmarks, including Saint Joseph's Cemetery near the Raymond Post Office and the Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery located in the heart of Gilbertville. The drainage patterns of Poyner Creek and Indian Creek illustrate the classic Iowa floodplain topography, while smaller landmarks like Flyers Airport point to the varied land use of the early 21st century. The map provides a clear look at the rural road grid, from Jubilee Rd to Independence Ave, defining the agricultural plots that surround these riverside towns.