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2015 Map of Canton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Maquoketa River winds through a landscape of carved bluffs and deep valleys along the border of Jones and Jackson Counties. The settlement of Canton sits at a prominent bend in the river, marked by distinctive geological features like Eagle Rock, Poker Rock, and Goose Rock. This area reflects a classic rural Iowa settlement pattern where small communities like Clay Mills and Ozark grew along watercourses and early road networks. Local history is anchored by several cemeteries, including Saint Peters Temple Hill Cem and Clay Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this river valley region.

Further north, the North Fork Maquoketa River converges with various tributaries such as Farm Cr and Mineral Cr. The terrain is characterized by named points like Sawyers Rock and Squirrel Island, alongside landforms such as Benedict Hollow and Mahoneys Bend. The presence of McGargels Ford and Supple Bridge indicates historic crossing points that once connected these isolated farmsteads and small mills to the surrounding county.