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2015 Map of Creston West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Creston West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cromwell and the western edge of Creston anchor this 2015 survey of the undulating Iowa landscape across the Adams and Union County line. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Platte River, West Platte River, and Middle Platte River, which carve through the agricultural grid. These waterways feed significant local reservoirs such as Summit Lake and Green Valley Lake, which provide a distinct contrast to the surrounding section lines and rural farm roads.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved landmarks, including Spaulding Center Cemetery in the north and Lytles Grove Cemetery further south. The academic presence of the Southwestern Community College and the aviation history at Mercer Field illustrate the modern development of the region, while the persistence of names like Maple Hill Cemetery near Cromwell speaks to the area's deep-rooted community history.