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2018 Map of Iowa City West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Iowa River cuts a winding course through this Johnson County landscape, separating the dense urban grid of Iowa City from its western suburbs and institutional centers. This 2018 survey documents the mature expansion of the region, where the Crandic RR corridor and major roadways like Melrose Ave connect established neighborhoods to newer developments such as University Heights and Coralville. The density of the built environment is balanced by extensive greenbelts along the Clear Creek Greenway and the southern reaches of Muddy Creek.

Genealogists will find a concentrated cluster of burial sites, ranging from the historic Pioneer Burial Ground to the Saint Joseph Cem Old and Oakland Cem. The map reveals the functional layout of the area’s infrastructure, including the Iowa City Municipal Airport and the massive retail footprint of the Coral-Ridge Mall, illustrating how 21st-century commerce and transportation have shaped the terrain between North Liberty and the city center.