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2013 Map of Chillicothe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Chillicothe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the heart of this landscape, anchoring the village of Chillicothe at its northern bend. This river corridor has long served as a vital artery for Wapello County, influencing the placement of early settlements and local infrastructure. To the west, the village of Dudley is situated along Middle Avery Cr, a waterway that joins several branches including N Avery Cr and S Avery Cr as they flow toward the river.

The topography is further defined by a series of creeks and ridges, such as Bear Cr and Whiskey Rdg, which segment the rural countryside. Small communities like Munterville, Bidwell, and Willard are connected by a network of secondary roads and avenues, including Rock Bluff Rd and Kirkville Rd. This mapping of the terrain captures the traditional agricultural and hydrological patterns that have shaped these Iowa townships for generations.