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2010 Map of Algona

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Algona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The East Fork Des Moines River winds through the heart of this landscape, its serpentine path defining the character of Algona and the surrounding prairie. This area serves as a key agricultural and civic hub for the county, anchored by the Kossuth County Fairgrounds and the central Algona Post Office. The town's development is closely tied to the river's geography, with River View Cemetery and East Lawn Cemetery situated on elevated ground overlooking the water.

Beyond the primary settlement, the map traces the rural connection to Irvington and identifies several distinct water management features like Lake Smith Dam and Drainage Ditch Number 116, reflecting the transformation of Smith Prairie into a productive landscape. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including Calvary Cemetery and Laurel Hill Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the community's heritage.