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2022 Map of Anamosa

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Anamosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River carves through this portion of Jones County, framing the significant institutional landscape of Anamosa. The town is dominated by the sprawling Anamosa State Penitentiary and its associated Anamosa State Penitentiary Cem, alongside the Jones County Courthouse. This layout reflects the area's long-standing role as a center for both regional governance and state-level corrections. To the west, the settlement of Stone City sits along the riverbanks, known for its distinctive limestone heritage.

Agricultural patterns define the surrounding terrain, interspersed with small rural communities like Fairview and Martelle. The map documents a high density of small burial grounds that serve as vital markers for local genealogy, including Riverside Cem, Forest Hill Cem, and the Norwich Cem. Waterways such as Buffalo Creek and Dutch Cr feed into the river valley, while the Grant Wood Trl provides a modern recreational corridor through the older agricultural grid.