2010 Map of Ada NW

About this map

Bethany Cemetery sits at a prominent rural crossroads in this portion of Polk County, where the rigid grid of the Red River Valley defines the landscape. The Marsh River meanders through the southern portion of the quadrangle, its irregular winding course providing the only deviation from the geometric precision of the township and range survey system. This 2010 topographic representation by the U. S. Geological Survey highlights a vast agricultural expanse structured by a network of local roads including County Hwy-126 and County Hwy-115. The intersection of these routes and the placement of the cemetery suggest a historical center of local community activity within a territory primarily dedicated to large-scale farming and drainage management.