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2013 Map of Church

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lansing Ridge overlooks a landscape of deeply carved valleys and high plateaus in Allamakee County, where the driftless terrain of northeast Iowa is on full display. The small settlement of Church sits along a northern ridge, serving as a landmark in an area characterized by dispersed farmsteads and a network of winding ridge-top roads. Further south, the map documents the rural communities of Elon, Lyndale, and Dalby, which are connected by a system of roads that navigate around significant water features like Village Cr and Clear Cr.

The topography transitions from the open stretches of Faegre Prairie to the steep inclines of Ahlstrom Hollow Dr and Schaffer Hollow Rd. Several waterways, including Trout Run and Erickson Spring Br, snake through the lower elevations, highlighting the intricate drainage patterns that define this corner of the state. These rural corridors and named hollows provide essential detail for understanding the historic land use and settlement patterns of this agricultural region.