2015 Map of Ottumwa

About this map

Ottumwa sits overlooking the northern shores of the John Redmond Reservoir in this modern topographic survey. The landscape is defined by the expansive water of the reservoir and the Neosho River valley, which have significantly altered the local geography since the mid-20th century. For those researching local heritage, the Bowman and Adgate Cem remains a preserved landmark north of the settlement, while the Jacobs Creek Landing provides a point of interest on the western shore. Numerous watercourses such as W Hickory Cr, E Hickory Cr, and Kennedy Cr drain the surrounding prairie lands into the basin. The grid of rural roads, including Dove Roost Trail and various numbered routes like 23rd Rd NW, illustrates the persistent township and range land management system typical of eastern Kansas.