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2010 Map of Onawa SW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Onawa SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Blue Lake sits as a prominent oxbow remnant within this 2010 landscape, illustrating the dynamic history of the Missouri River along the Iowa-Nebraska border. The river's winding course is marked by significant features like Tieville Bend and Middle Decatur Bend, while the Burt County Toll Bridge provides a vital interstate connection to the settlement of Decatur. This crossing point is a focal point for the region, adjacent to the Decatur Post Office.

Further inland, the terrain is defined by a grid of agricultural roads and drainage systems such as Murphy Ditch and McCandless Cleghorn Ditch, which manage the fertile lowlands. Local history is anchored by the Harrison Cemetery and the northern edge of Whiting. Recreational and community sites, including Nebowa Camp and the Blue Lake Public Hunting Area, highlight the modern use of these riparian corridors for public access and conservation.