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2015 Map of Boone West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep path through the center of this Boone County landscape, anchoring a series of small riverfront settlements including Fraser, Centerville, Logansport, Coal Valley, and Moingona. The topography is defined by the steep bluffs and drainage systems of Sand Cr, Noah Cr, and Honey Cr as they feed into the primary river valley. These elevation changes necessitated substantial engineering for the region's transportation network, evidenced by the presence of Boone Bridge, Boone Bridge Two, and the notable High Bridge.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the density of memorial sites, including the Milton Lott Grave and numerous family or community grounds like Hickory Grove Cem and Quincy Cem. The eastern portion of the map shows the western edge of Boone, featuring the Des Moines Area Community Coll Boone Campus and Linwood Park Cem, marking the transition from the river's rugged margins to the established street grid of the city.