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2010 Map of Cresco SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Turkey River and its various branches dominate this landscape in Howard County, carving through the rural terrain south of Cresco. This 2010 survey shows a well-defined grid of section roads like Robin Ave and Valley Ave that serve a agricultural region dotted with small clusters of activity. The settlement of Vernon Springs sits along the river's path, while further south, the crossroads of Schley remains a local landmark.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Holy Cross Cemetery and identify family-named features such as Ellen Church Field. The drainage network, including Bohemian Creek and Little Turkey Creek, illustrates the hydrological patterns that have shaped the township's development and land use. The map provides a detailed view of these rural connections just before the mid-2010s, documenting the farmsteads and creek crossings that define the character of the Iowa countryside.