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2018 Map of Canby

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Canby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Canby serves as the central point of reference in this Adair County landscape, where rural life is defined by a grid of gravel roads and winding creek beds. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring the Middle Nodaway River and its various tributaries including the W Fork Middle Nodaway River, N Turkey Cr, and Rutt Br. These watercourses carve through the section lines, creating a rolling topography that breaks the geometric regularity of the farmland.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered throughout the quadrangle, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the township. From Saint Josephs Cem and Oakwood Cem in the north to Prussia Cem in the south, these sites alongside Canby Cem and the Immanuel Lutheran Cem provide critical touchstones for local family histories. The presence of these widely dispersed cemeteries suggests the enduring community identities tied to specific church congregations and families throughout the century.