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2010 Map of Blencoe

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Blencoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Blencoe serves as the primary hub for this agricultural landscape along the Missouri River floodplain in western Iowa. The town's civic core is centered around the Blencoe Post Office, while the surrounding section lines define a rigid grid of rural roads like Co Hwy K45 and Co Hwy E60. The local topography is dominated by extensive drainage infrastructure, including the Oliver Lake Ditch, McNeil Ditch, and Sherman Ditch, which work to manage the low-lying bottomlands.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Graceland Cemetery north of the main settlement, situated near the north-south artery of Interstate 29. The presence of the Creswell Landing Strip and small water bodies like Guard Lake illustrate the intersection of local aviation and the remnant oxbow features common to this riverine environment. The complex network of outlets, such as the McCandless Cleghorn Outlet, highlights the engineered nature of the modern Iowa prairie.