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2013 Map of Agency

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Agency
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Des Moines River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring the small settlement of Agency near the northern edge. This area exhibits a distinct transition from the grid-patterned streets of the town center to the meandering rural routes following the river's bend, such as River Rd and Cemetery Rd. Local landmarks including Camp Arrowhead and the Cliffland River Access emphasize the importance of the river for recreation and community activity.

To the south, the terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Little Soap Cr and Soap Cr, which feed into the larger river system. The presence of the New Laddsdale Woodland Retreat suggests a modern shift toward conservation and nature-focused land use, while the smaller community of Cliffland remains a notable point along the river's path. This map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns of Wapello County in the early 2010s.