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2015 Map of Battle Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The town of Battle Creek serves as the focal point of this Ida County landscape, situated where its namesake Battle Cr meets the broader Maple River. The settlement's residential grid is clearly defined, featuring streets like Walnut St and Center St near the riverbanks. Just northwest of the town center, Mount Hope Cem provides a significant touchstone for genealogical research, while the nearby Battle Hill rises above the valley floor.

The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Crawford Cr, Lund Cr, and Aldrich Cr. This drainage pattern supports a highly organized agricultural landscape, partitioned by a strict section-line road system. Notable exceptions to the grid include the winding Hillside Way and the distinctive Diagonal Way which cuts across the township boundaries of t87n r41w and t86n r41w, reflecting the area's practical rural transport history.