2018 Map of Onawa SW

About this map

Blue Lake sits at the center of this Missouri River landscape, marking the relic of a former river channel in Monona County. The river itself, defining the boundary between Nebraska and Iowa, carves dramatic curves at Tieville Bend and Middle Decatur Bend, illustrating the shifting hydrology of the floodplain. A complex network of drainage infrastructure, including the McCandless-Cleghorn Ditch, Myrland Ditch, and Murphy Ditch, crisscrosses the low-lying agricultural fields to manage the water levels of this fertile bottomland. To the north, the town of Whiting is clearly gridded with streets like Walnut St and Bertram St, while the edge of Onawa appears in the southeast. Genealogists and local historians will find the Harrison Cem positioned among the rural section lines, while the B-8 Farms Airport reflects the integration of aviation into modern industrial farming.