2009 Map of Ottawa South

About this map

The southern portion of Ottawa anchors this 2009 landscape, dominated by the campus of Ottawa University and several historic burial grounds including Hope Cemetery and Highland Cemetery. The Marais des Cygnes River winds through the northern section, regulated by Kiefer Dam, while the terrain to the southwest transitions into the Chippewa Hills and Sand Hills. This era shows the developed suburban grid of Ottawa south of the river, contrasting with the rural expanses of Franklin County where Antioch Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery mark earlier rural communities. Transportation infrastructure is prominent, featuring the B N Junction rail intersection and aviation sites like Lemaster Field and the Ottawa Municipal Airport. The map documents a blend of academic tradition, municipal growth, and a landscape still defined by its complex creek systems like Appanoose Creek and Rock Creek.