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2013 Map of Albaton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Missouri River carves a massive, winding path through this portion of Monona County, defining the boundary between Iowa and Nebraska. The river’s shifting nature is evident in the dramatic arcs of Winnebago Bend and Upper Omaha Mission Bend, which shape the western landscape. These wide alluvial plains are marked by significant hydrological modifications designed to manage water flow across the flat valley floor, most notably the Sand Hill Lake Ditch which cuts across the central section of the map.

Small agricultural hubs like Albaton and Lossing anchor the rural road network, which is primarily organized into a strict township-and-range grid. This grid of named avenues such as Aspen Ave and numbered streets like 120th St reflects the highly organized farming culture of the early 21st century. Along the southern edge, Horsehead Cr meanders toward the Missouri, highlighting the subtle drainage patterns that dictated the placement of homesteads and early transport routes in this riverine environment.