2018 Map of Clear Lake West

About this map

The settlement of Ventura sits on the western shore of Clear Lake, marking the transition from the lake's recreational edge to the agricultural heartland of North Central Iowa. This 2018 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water and grid-iron roads, where the Winnebago River meanders across the northern reaches and Willow Cr drains toward the lake. The terrain is notably punctuated by glacial features and localized depressions, with Relly Point extending into the water near the lake's western narrows. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Grant Cem positioned near the river, while the modern road network includes Buddy Holly Pl, a tribute to the area's cultural history. The map also delineates the county boundary between Hancock and Cerro Gordo counties, tracing a line through a mix of wetlands and productive farmland.