2018 Map of Crystal Lake

About this map

Crystal Lake serves as the focal point for this Hancock County landscape, where the small community of the same name sits on its southern shore. The surrounding terrain is defined by an intensive hydrological system, featuring the headwaters of the Boone River and branches of the W Br Iowa River. This 2018 survey reveals how modern agriculture has reshaped the prairie through a network of engineered waterways, including Drainage Ditch Number 39 and Drainage Ditch Number 1. Genealogists and local historians will find the Crystal Township Cem north of the town center, while landmarks like South 80 Field and creeks such as Lindsey Cr and Plum Cr anchor the rural sections. The grid of county roads and named avenues, such as Grant Ave and Ladd Ave, illustrates the persistence of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the Iowa countryside.