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2013 Map of Onawa SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Onawa SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Missouri River defines the western edge of this landscape, winding through Tieville Bend and Decature Bend where the border between Iowa and Nebraska is shaped by the river's historic path. The settlement of Decatur sits just across the water, connected to the Monona County side via the Burt County Toll Bridge. This area is characterized by a complex network of agricultural drainage, featuring the McCandless Cleghorn Ditch, Murphy Ditch, and Myrland Ditch, which manage the low-lying plains around Whiting.

Recreational sites are concentrated near the water, including the Blue Lake Public Hunting Area, Nebowa Camp, and the Onawa/Blue Lake KOA Campground. Further inland, the landscape is segmented by a strictly gridded road system, with the B-8 Farms Airport serving the local farming operations. Natural features like Badger Lake and Blue Lake provide distinct landmarks amidst the expansive fields and drainage channels that dominate this riverfront region.