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2013 Map of Independence

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River creates a winding natural spine through this Buchanan County landscape, defining the layout of Independence as it flows beneath the Wapsipinicon River Bridge. The city serves as a regional hub, evidenced by its grid of established streets such as 1st St E and 3rd St NW, alongside recreational and civic anchors like the Buchanan County Fairgrounds and the Independence Motor Speedway.

Beyond the urban center, the geography transitions into a productive agricultural pattern drained by numerous waterways, including Harter Cr, Bear Cr, and Lime Cr. To the south, the settlement of Vista marks a quiet corner of the map near the Two Hundred and Eightieth Street Bridge. This survey highlights the infrastructure supporting the local economy, from the Independence Municipal Airport to the arterial connections of Otterville Blvd and Wapsi Access Blvd.