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2016 Map of Clyde

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Clyde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Clyde sits at the northern edge of this landscape where the terrain begins to ripple into the steep ridges and narrow valleys characteristic of Iowa County. The settlement patterns here follow the natural drainage of Otter Cr and Dickinson Cr, with homesteads and agriculture concentrated along the valley floors and higher ground like Union Ridge. This modern topographic study reveals a deeply etched geography where ancient geological formations like Percussion Rock and Deer Shelter Rock remain prominent landmarks.

Evidence of the area's social history is preserved at the Rock Church and its accompanying Rock Church Cem in the southeastern corner. The transportation network is a mix of traditional county routes and specialized infrastructure, notably the Southwind Airport. Significant natural features such as Big Spring and the drainage of Norwegian Hollow Cr highlight the region's complex hydrology and its influence on local land use from Spring Valley to the surrounding hollows.