2018 Map of Peosta

About this map

Peosta and the surrounding Dubuque County landscape appear in this detailed 2018 survey, reflecting a region defined by its deep Catholic and Presbyterian heritage. The map highlights numerous local burial grounds and religious sites, including the New Melleray Abbey Cem and Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogical research in this part of Iowa. The terrain transitions from the developed outskirts of Dubuque and Asbury in the northeast to the rolling valleys carved by the Middle Fork Catfish Cr and S Fork Catfish Cr. Further south, the landscape opens into the distinctive Swiss Valley, where the drainage of Whitewater Cr shapes the rural topography. This modern record captures the intricate road network, from established routes like Old Highway Rd to the suburban expansion near Julien, illustrating the ongoing evolution of these historic rural communities.