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2018 Map of West Burlington

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of West Burlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The transition between the urban sprawl of Burlington and the agrarian landscapes of Des Moines County defines this 2018 survey. While the city provides an industrial and residential core, the surrounding terrain is heavily marked by family and community history, evidenced by a high density of rural burial sites. Genealogists will find interest in localized markers such as the Steingreaber Family Plot, the Mormon Cem, and the Schnupper Farm Cem, which sit alongside established community landmarks like the Burlington Jewish Cem.

Infrastructure and aviation also shape the landscape, with the sprawling Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in the southeast contrasting with smaller private facilities like the Ancam Antique Airfield to the north. Waterways like Flint Creek and Spring Creek carve through the townships, punctuated by local recreation spots such as Izaak Walton Lake and West Lake, illustrating how the region's natural drainage patterns continue to dictate local land use and development.