2015 Map of Depew

About this map

Depew and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Palo Alto County are defined by a complex network of managed waterways, including Ditch Number 21, Ditch Number 28, and Ditch Number 80. These man-made channels support the high-yield farming typical of this Iowa region, while Cylinder Cr follows a more meandering path through the prairie. The landscape is organized by a precise grid of roads, such as Co HWY b19 and 520th Ave, which intersect the townships of t97n r32w and t97n r31w. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several remote burial grounds, including the Vernon Township Cem to the west and the Lutheran Cem and Saint Johns Cem along the eastern margin of the quadrangle. These sites represent the early community foundations in an area characterized by scattered homesteads and vast acreage.