2015 Map of Cylinder

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the southern portion of this Palo Alto County landscape, where the Old Channel reveals the shifting hydrology of the Iowa prairie. This modern survey illustrates the highly managed drainage network of the region, featuring engineered waterways such as Ditch Number 80, Dry Ditch, and Number Sixtyone. The small community of Cylinder is established along the highway at the north, while Rodman sits further south near the riverbanks. Local history is anchored at Riverside Cem, located just north of the river bend. The map provides a detailed view of the section-line road grid that defines the agricultural townships of t96n r32w, t96n r31w, and their neighbors, demonstrating the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern Iowa countryside.