Map of Bertram city, Iowa

Bertram is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 census.

Bertram is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Bertram city overview:
Name:	Bertram city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Linn County
Elevation:	732 ft (223 m)
Total Area:	1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²)
Land Area:	1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	269
Population Density:	175.70/sq mi (67.82/km²)
FIPS code:	1906175
GNISfeature ID:	0454532

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History

Bertram was laid out in 1858 as an outgrowth on the railroad, which was completed to that point in 1859. It was named for Capt. John Bertram, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad there.

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Geography

Bertram is located at 41°57′00″N 91°32′04″W / 41.950036°N 91.534363°W / 41.950036; -91.534363 (41.950036, -91.534363).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.68 square miles (4.35 km), all land.

Located on the Union Pacific Railroad main line (former Chicago and North Western Railway), which has a nearby large trestle over Big Creek, the city is primarily a bedroom community of Cedar Rapids. Bertram is also close to Palisades-Kepler State Park. Bertram Bridge, which also spans Big Creek is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.