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2016 Map of Canton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Canton serves as the primary hub in this southern Fillmore County landscape, situated just north of the State Line Rd bordering Iowa. The area is defined by a dense network of burial sites and small crossroads communities, reflecting the region's deep-rooted settlement history. Significant local landmarks include the Henrytown Lutheran Cem and Henry Cem near the community of Henrytown, while the presence of the Amish Cem points to the diverse cultural heritage of the township.

The physical geography is shaped by the winding S Fork Root River in the north and numerous tributaries like Wisel Cr, Sorenson Cr, and Pine Cr that carve through the terrain. These watercourses influenced the placement of early settlements such as Lenora and Amherst, where the Lenora Cem still stands as a waypoint for genealogists. The map details the transition from the organized grid of Canton to the winding secondary routes like Co Hwy 30 that follow the natural contours of the stream valleys.