2015 Map of Newbern

About this map

The agrarian landscape of south-central Iowa is defined here by the winding course of White Breast Creek and its many tributaries, including Wolf Cr and Little White Breast Cr. Small, enduring rural settlements such as Newbern and Bauer serve as local anchors, while the outlying community of Rosemount sits at the northern edge of the survey. The region is densely punctuated with historical burial sites, reflecting the generations of family farming that shaped the area. Many of these, such as Saint Paul Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and Dallas Cem, are situated along the section lines and county roads that grid the undulating terrain. The drainage patterns of Long Br and Winn Br suggest a complex topography of ridges and draws that influenced the placement of original homesteads and local roads like Lucas Co Line Rd.