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2015 Map of Arispe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Arispe serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in southern Iowa, where the road network aligns with the township and range divisions of the Public Land Survey System. The topography is defined by the intricate drainage of the Grand River, including the E Fork Grand River and numerous tributaries like Twelvemile Cr and Indian Cr. This branching water system creates a dissected terrain of ridges and valleys that has historically shaped the placement of farmsteads and rural infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-established landmarks such as Abel Cem in the northeast and Bever Cem near the southern boundary. The border between Union and Ringgold counties is clearly delineated along Ringgold-Union St, marking a significant political and social division in the region. The map captures the enduring rural character of the area, from the small-town grid of Arispe to the remote crossings of Hackberry Cr and Squaw Cr.