2022 Map of Bradgate

About this map

Bradgate sits at the convergence of several waterways, dominated by the winding course of the Des Moines River as it passes through the heart of the region. The landscape is defined by the rural grid of Pocahontas and Humboldt counties, where small pioneer burial grounds like Old Rolfe Cem and the Omer-Thorsen Farm Cem remain as quiet markers of early settlement history. The terrain is notably water-heavy, featuring managed drainage through Ditch Number 7 and natural tributaries such as Bloody Run and Beaver Cr. Modern recreation has reclaimed parts of the former transit corridors, most notably seen in the Three Rivers Trl which parallels the river. This survey captures the steady agricultural character of north-central Iowa, documenting the section lines and rural road networks that have structured the area for generations, from King St in town out to the county line at Arizona Ave.