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2013 Map of Rochester

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Cedar River carves a broad path through the center of this Cedar County landscape, defining the character of the riverfront community of Rochester. Located at the intersection of several local routes like W Rochester Ave and 1st St, this settlement sits just north of the low-lying Green Bay Bottoms. The river's influence is evident in the presence of recreational areas such as Hidden River Campgrounds and Hunts Cedar River Campgrounds, which occupy the banks further downstream.

To the northwest, the small settlement of Cedar Valley is tucked near the confluence of the river and local tributaries like Rock Run Cr. Rural life in this part of Iowa is anchored by historic crossroads like Pedee, where the terrain is drained by Pee Dee Cr and the E Br Wapsinonoc Cr. The map details a network of section-line roads, including Stone Mill Rd and Atalissa Rd, reflecting the enduring agricultural grid of the region.