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2015 Map of Ottumwa North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ottumwa North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Des Moines River cuts diagonally through this landscape, shaping the development of Ottumwa and its surrounding northern townships. As a critical regional hub, the area is anchored by the Ottumwa Regional Airport to the north and the sprawling campus of Indian Hills Community Coll near the city center. The map reveals a dense network of local history through its numerous burial sites, including the Hebrew Jewish Cem, Calvary Cem, and Memorial Lawn Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research.

Transportation infrastructure is prominent, featuring the BNSF Railway corridor and the rail interchange at Ottumwa Junction. These lines, alongside major routes like Highways 34 and 63, illustrate how the city's industry and layout have been dictated by its position along the river and the rail. In the river itself, Turkey Island stands as a significant natural landmark within the waterway's broad valley.