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2022 Map of Baxter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Baxter serves as the primary hub for this portion of Jasper County, situated at the junction of several arterial routes including HWY f17 W and Co HWY f17 W. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets like W Station St and E State St, reflecting a well-established agricultural service center. Just to the southwest, the smaller settlement of Ira sits along HWY f24 W, marking the transition into the valley landscapes shaped by Turkey Cr and its tributaries.

The landscape is dotted with ancestral landmarks, including numerous rural cemeteries such as Barbee Cem, Bethel Cem, and Union Chapel Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The Chichaqua Valley Trl cuts across the southwestern quadrant, following the natural drainage patterns of the region toward the Skunk River in the northeast corner. This map illustrates the intersection of Story, Marshall, and Jasper counties, capturing the modern rural infrastructure surrounding these long-standing Iowa communities.