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2010 Map of Altoona

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Altoona and Bondurant anchor this portion of the Iowa landscape just as suburban expansion began to more fully integrate these once-distinct agricultural centers. The map documents the extensive transportation and recreation infrastructure that defines the modern character of the area, including the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and the Adventureland Campground on the western edge of the city. While residential developments are clearly expanding, the presence of several cemeteries, such as the Franklin Cemetery and Bondurant Cemetery, provide essential points of reference for genealogical research and local history.

Waterways like Santiago Creek and the South Skunk River to the northeast frame the terrain, while the rural settlement of Santiago persists at a crossroads. The grid of country roads, such as NE 102nd Ave and NE 86th Ave, marks the transition from intensive farmland to the growing urban corridor. Institutional landmarks including the Altoona Post Office and Terrace Hills Golf Course further illustrate the civic and recreational footprint of these central Iowa communities.