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2015 Map of Altoona

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Altoona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Verdigris River defines the landscape of this Wilson County region, carving a winding path through the prairie south from Benedict. In the north, the small settlement of Guilford sits near a sharp bend in the river, connected to the surrounding farmland by Guilford Bridge. Further downstream, the river passes Barnhill Bridge before reaching the town of Altoona, which serves as the local anchor with its structured grid of streets including Main St, State St, and Quincy St.

The area's drainage is characterized by several significant tributaries, including Crooked Cr in the northeast and both Big Cedar Cr and Little Cedar Cr flowing toward the main river channel. This 2015 survey shows a rural landscape heavily influenced by the natural watercourses, with a network of section roads like Scott Rd and Pratt Rd providing access to the fertile valley lands between the limestone-capped ridges.