2018 Map of Ottumwa North

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The Des Moines River bisects this landscape, carving a wide valley that defines the development of Ottumwa. Significant urban infrastructure is concentrated along the northern banks, including the rail-heavy corridor of Ottumwa Junction and the transit hub of Rutledge. A dense concentration of historical burial grounds, such as Ottumwa Cem, Hebrew Jewish Cem, and Calvary Cem, line the bluffs overlooking the river, providing a significant resource for genealogical research. To the north, the terrain shifts from industrial and residential blocks to the open expanses of the Ottumwa Regional Airport. The river itself is punctuated by Turkey Island, while numerous tributaries like Kettle Cr and Harrows Branch drain the surrounding hills, illustrating the hydrological network that supported the city's early 21st-century footprint.