2015 Map of Jefferson

About this map

The Missouri River forms a wide, winding boundary at the intersection of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, shaping the lowlands of the tri-state area. The settlement of Jefferson sits along the northwest-southeast transportation corridor, while North Sioux City occupies the bend near the river's edge. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic history of the floodplain, most notably the oxbow formation of McCook Lake, which creates a distinct recreational and residential pocket. To the west of the primary rail and road lines, the Civil Bend Cem marks a point of local genealogical interest amidst a grid of agricultural section lines including 332nd St and 480th Ave. This survey illustrates the modern configuration of the Missouri's course and the intensive development concentrated between the river and the lake.