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2010 Map of Clare

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Clare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Clare and Barnum anchor this rural landscape in Webster County, where the transition from organized township grids to the winding paths of local waterways is clearly visible. The survey details a region deeply tied to its local institutions, evidenced by the distribution of numerous cemeteries such as the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery and Old Lizard Cemetery, which serve as critical markers for genealogical research. The Clare Post Office and Barnum Post Office remain central hubs for these small agricultural communities.

The hydrology of the area is dominated by the meandering course of Lizard Creek and its tributary, South Branch Lizard Creek, which cut through the precise mile-square sections defined by roads like Fairbanks Ave and Hayes Ave. Significant infrastructure like the Drainage Ditch Number 219 illustrates the intensive land management required for Iowa's agricultural productivity, while the small settlement of Tara sits near the southern edge of the quadrangle.