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2010 Map of Colo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Colo serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Story County, situated at the intersection of a strictly gridded road network. The town is anchored by the Colo Post Office and several local burial grounds including the Colo Cemetery and Saint James Cemetery. This 2010 survey reveals a countryside shaped by its waterways, most notably East Indian Creek, which meanders through the western half of the quadrangle, and Dye Creek to the east.

South of the main settlement, the landscape transitions toward recreation and water management at Twin Anchors Lake, supported by the Twin Acres Lake Dam. The presence of numerous family and community landmarks, such as Sparrow Cemetery, Oak Hill Cemetery, and Murphy Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogists tracing the legacy of the local farming community. The map illustrates how late-20th and early-21st-century infrastructure, including Twin Anchors Campground, has integrated with the traditional rural township structure.