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2010 Map of Rock Bluff

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rock Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Missouri River carves a serpentine path through this borderland between Nebraska and Iowa, defining a landscape of shifting islands and bottomlands. Several large landmasses sit within the river's influence, including Tobacco Island, Noddleman Island, and Goose Island, while the western banks are marked by prominent elevations like Queen Hill and King Hill. These heights contrast sharply with the low-lying eastern plains where the Mills Fremont Ditch and Honey Slough manage the drainage of the fertile valley floor.

Small communities and rural settlements are scattered throughout, from Rock Bluff on the Nebraska side to Bartlett and Burr Oak in Iowa. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including the Rock Bluff Cemetery, Van Eaton Cemetery, and Kenosha Cemetery. Industrial and recreational interests are evident at the King Hill Quarry and the residential area surrounding Beaver Lake, while the transportation network is anchored by Sargents Spur and a grid of rural avenues connecting family-named landmarks.