2013 Map of Castalia

About this map

The Turkey River winds through the southern landscape of this Fayette County quadrangle, anchoring the settlements of Clermont and the milling site of Dover Mills. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring agricultural and hydraulic network of the region, where numerous tributaries like Quinn Cr, Fitzgerald Cr, and Nutting Cr carve through the land to reach the river valley. The infrastructure is a blend of historic transit corridors and modern local routes, most notably the prominent Military Rd that bisects the northern portion near Castalia. This transit pattern, including the Great River Rd, highlights the area's importance as a connective corridor between smaller Iowa communities. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact placement of local farm-to-market roads such as Granite Rd and Eastern Rd as they relate to the natural drainage of Dibble Cr and Sandy Cr.