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2013 Map of Collins

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The town of Collins sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Story County, defined by a rigid grid of country roads that partition the fertile Iowa prairie. Established as a rail town in the late nineteenth century, its modern layout is centered on the junction of Main St and several numbered avenues, reflecting its enduring role as a local hub for the surrounding farming community.

The hydrology of the region is prominent, with Wolf Cr and Mud Cr carving subtle drainage patterns across the southern sections, while the man-made Hickory Grove Lake provides a significant recreational focal point to the northwest. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of traditional township boundaries, such as those marked by 680th Ave and 730th Ave, with the modern highway infrastructure of US-65.