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2015 Map of Rochester

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Cedar River carves a deep valley through this corner of Cedar County, Iowa, creating a landscape defined by sharp bluffs and the fertile lowlands of Green Bay Bottoms. The small settlement of Rochester sits at a historic crossing point, while the nearby hamlet of Cedar Valley remains positioned along the river's western banks.

Genealogists will find this area exceptionally well-preserved through its numerous rural burial sites. Small family and community graveyards like Mount Zion Cem, Bethel Cem, and Pee Dee Cem are scattered across the township grid. The presence of Pee Dee Cr and Rock Run Cr feeding into the main channel highlights the tributary system that once supported early mill sites and pioneer agriculture in this riverine environment.