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2013 Map of Cresco SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Turkey River winds through the heart of this Howard County landscape, creating a distinct riparian corridor that defines the local geography. To the northwest, the settlement of Cresco extends its grid of streets and avenues into the neighboring countryside, while the smaller community of New Oregon sits just south of the river. The area is heavily managed for recreation and conservation, anchored by the Turkey River Access State Wildlife Area and Camp Kiwanis. A network of rural routes, including Yankee Ave and Kings Rd, connects these settlements and the scattered agricultural parcels between them.

Distinctive geological and hydrologic features are prominent, notably Steamboat Rock along the riverbanks. The drainage pattern is complex, with Chihaks Cr, Otter Cr, and Bohemian Cr feeding into the larger river system. For those interested in the transition of land use from early settlement to modern recreation, the presence of the Chimney Rock Canoe Rental and Campground highlights the river's contemporary role as a local destination.