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2015 Map of Ames West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Iowa State University anchors the southeastern corner of this Story County landscape, where the academic grounds meet the expanding suburban and rural fringes of Ames. The campus area features landmarks such as Laverne Lake and the College Cemetery, illustrating the long-standing integration of the institution within the community. North of the city, the small settlements of Gilbert and Ontario provide a contrast to the dense university district, maintaining their own identities with local markers like Gilbert Cemetery and Ontario Cemetery.

The western half of the survey is defined by the agricultural divide between Boone County and Story County, marked by the winding course of Squaw Creek and its tributaries, including Onion Creek and North Onion Creek. Near the northern border, the community of Zenorsville sits among a grid of section roads like 170th Street and County Highway E23. This 2015 data reflects the modern road network, from major arteries to local lanes like North Swing, while preserving the locations of rural burying grounds such as Olive Branch Cemetery.