2013 Map of Bode

About this map

Bode and Rutland anchor this section of Humboldt County, illustrating the grid-based agricultural layout of north-central Iowa. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Des Moines River, which creates a natural break in the otherwise rigid township and range road system. This survey shows how human engineering has shaped the local drainage, specifically through Ditch Number 7, which channels water toward the river. To the north, Bloody Run and Trulner Cr meander through open fields, while the town of Bode is laid out on a tight municipal grid featuring named thoroughfares like Humboldt Ave and Rossing Ave. The landscape is a clear example of the rural-industrial interface, where local infrastructure like Co Hwy-P23 supports the movement of goods between these small prairie settlements.