The Cedar River corridor dominates this portion of eastern Iowa, winding through a landscape of wetlands and riverine lakes like Mid Lake. The settlement of Palo sits near the river's western bank, while the community of Shellsburg is positioned further west along Bear Creek. This map illustrates the transition from the riparian lowlands of the river valley to the upland farm plots of the Benton and Linn county line. Notable topographic features include The Hogback, a prominent rise north of the creek, and several historical burial grounds including Strawn Cem and Spring Grove Cem. Infrastructure like the Shellsburg Bridge and Chain Lakes Bridge provides vital crossings for a network of local roads that connect these agricultural and riverside communities.
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1887 · Cedar Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Shellsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Marion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Amana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Marion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Amana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Shellsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Cedar Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Amana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Shellsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500