2013 Map of Swisher

About this map

The Iowa River meanders across the lower half of this landscape, its braided path creating a complex network of wetlands and oxbows north of the Swan Lake State Wildlife Area. To the east, the river feeds into the northern reaches of Coralville Lake, a major hydrologic feature that shapes the local geography. Small settlements like Swisher and Shueyville serve as central points for the surrounding agricultural community, while Western sits at a historic crossroads in the northeast corner of the quadrangle. The map reveals a transition from traditional farming to modern infrastructure, evidenced by the proximity of Green Castle Airport and the major transit corridor of Interstate 380, which passes by the Cedar Rapids North Bound Rest Area. These features, combined with named water bodies such as Wisniewski Pond and Plum Cr, provide a clear picture of the region's diverse rural and riparian character.