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2017 Map of Andover

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Andover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Andover serves as the focal point of this landscape in eastern Day County, situated at the base of the Coteau des Prairies plateau. The settlement is defined by a traditional grid of streets including Railroad Ave, 1st Ave, and Finch St, reflecting the area’s historical reliance on the rail corridor for transport and agricultural export. Outside the main cluster of homes, the map highlights significant local landmarks such as the Andover Cem and All Saints Catholic Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this rural township.

The surrounding terrain is a patchwork of section lines and gravel roads, including 412th Ave and 131st St, which delineate the productive prairie lands. The border between Brown and Day Counties is clearly marked to the west, showing the intersection of local jurisdictions across the agricultural landscape. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where the vast open fields are broken only by isolated farmsteads and small cemetery sites.