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2010 Map of Britt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Britt serves as the primary municipal center in this section of north-central Iowa, situated among the headwaters of several major waterways. The town layout is clearly defined, featuring the Britt Post Office and community landmarks such as the Hancock County Fairgrounds and Hancock County Speedway. Local history is anchored by the Evergreen Cemetery on the northeastern edge of town and Saint Patricks Cemetery to the southeast near Kent Ave.

The surrounding landscape is characterized by a dense grid of rural roads and the convergence of the Boone River, Middle Branch Boone River, and East Branch Boone River. This intricate drainage pattern highlights the agricultural importance of the terrain, where even small settlements like Laconia are noted along the township lines. To the far east, the West Branch Iowa River begins its course, illustrating the topographical divide that directs local waters toward different river systems.