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2013 Map of Boxholm

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Boxholm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Boxholm and Pilot Mound anchor this agricultural landscape in Boone County, revealing a survey grid defined by gravel roads and drainage infrastructure. The map depicts a heavily engineered hydrology, where Drainage Ditch Number 107 cuts across the plains to manage runoff for the surrounding farms. This systematic drainage allows for intensive cultivation in areas that might otherwise remain marshy, a common characteristic of the Des Moines Lobe landform.

In the southeast, the terrain softens as it nears Don Williams Lake and the recreational grounds of the Don Williams Golf Course. The settlement of Wolf sits near the winding path of Bluff Cr, providing a contrast to the geometric precision of the northern townships. Major transportation corridors like Highway 169 and Highway 175 connect these small rural communities, while the paths of Middle Beaver Cr trace the natural lowlands that persist despite the extensive network of drainage ditches.