2018 Map of Burt

About this map

The town of Burt serves as the focal point for this section of Kossuth County, situated in a landscape defined by highly managed water systems and traditional agricultural divisions. The East Fork Des Moines River winds through the central terrain, flanked by a series of engineered watercourses including Drainage Ditch Number 69, Drainage Ditch Number 63, and Drainage Ditch Number 175. This complex hydrology reflects the region's intensive land use and the transformation of the prairie into a productive farming grid. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial grounds such as Burt Township Cem, Portland Cem, and Plum Creek Cem. Tributaries like Lindsey Creek and Black Cat Cr feed into the river system, alongside notable local features like Oak Lake, Smith Pool, and Lowe Pool.