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2018 Map of Canton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Temple Hill and the surrounding borderlands of Jones and Jackson Counties are defined by the meandering path of the Maquoketa River and its North Fork. This 2018 survey documents a rural landscape where small settlements like Canton and Ozark persist alongside family-named landmarks and historic river crossings. Notable terrain features such as Mahoneys Bend, Eagle Rock, and Goose Rock illustrate the river's influence on the topography, while the presence of McGargels Ford and Supple Bridge indicates long-established transit points across these waters.

Local history is preserved through numerous rural burial grounds including Temple Hill Cem, Clay Cem, and North Mineral Cem. The map also captures the ecclesiastical presence of Saint Peters church near the western edge of the quadrangle. The intricate network of township and range lines, such as t86n r1w and t85n r1e, provides a precise grid for genealogists and researchers tracking land ownership and family tracts in this portion of eastern Iowa.