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2018 Map of Independence

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Independence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River winds through the heart of Independence, Iowa, shaping the town's development and landscape. This 2018 survey documents a community defined by its water crossings and public institutions, including the prominent Wapsipinicon River Bridge and the State Hospital Cemetery located south of the main residential center. The map reveals the intricate grid of the city, which is flanked by the Independence Municipal Airport and several historic burial grounds such as Saint Johns Cemetery, Oakwood Cemetery, and Mount Hope Cemetery.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a systematic agricultural grid drained by Bear Creek, Lime Creek, and Harter Creek. The infrastructure of Buchanan County is highlighted by significant landmarks like the Two Hundred and Eightieth Street Bridge, illustrating the engineering required to navigate this riparian environment. The presence of Golf Course Blvd and various park roads suggests a town that has integrated its natural riverfront into its modern civic life.