2010 Map of West Bend

About this map

The Grotto of the Redemption serves as a prominent landmark in the town of West Bend, reflecting the religious and cultural heritage of this Iowa community. This landscape is defined by the winding course of the Des Moines River and its tributaries, including Lotts Creek and Trulner Creek. The map documents a predominantly agricultural region organized by a strict grid of section roads like 450th St and Colorado Ave, interspersed with natural preserves such as Banwart Prairie. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, ranging from the Garfield Township Cemetery in the north to the Omer-Thorsen Farm Cemetery further south. The settlement of Ottosen anchors the southeastern corner, while landmarks like McKnights Point offer specific points of interest for historical land-use research.