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2010 Map of Collins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Collins serves as the central hub for this portion of Story County, Iowa, at the turn of the 21st century. The landscape is defined by the rigid grid of rural roads, including 310th St and S Main St, which intersect near the Collins Post Office. This area reflects a classic Midwestern agricultural pattern where small settlements emerged alongside vital water sources and early transportation routes. Local history and genealogy are anchored by Collins Cemetery on the edge of town and Mound Cemetery to the northwest.

The hydrology of the region is notably complex, with numerous drainages like Wolf Creek, Mud Creek, and East Indian Creek cutting across the sections. The creation of Hickory Grove Lake, held by the Hickory Grove Lake Dam, represents a significant modification to the natural flow of Dye Creek, providing a concentrated water feature in a landscape otherwise dominated by narrow creek beds and surveyed farm plots.