2018 Map of Depew

About this map

The tiny settlement of Depew sits at a rural crossroads in Palo Alto County, surrounded by the meticulously gridded township roads of northern Iowa. This landscape is defined by its agricultural transformation, where natural waterways like Cylinder Cr and Prairie Cr are supplemented by an extensive network of engineered drainage, including Ditch Number 21, Ditch Number 28, and Ditch Number 80. These channels were vital for converting the region's prairie wetlands into productive farmland. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks across the townships, such as Vernon Township Cem to the west, Lutheran Cem in the east, and Saint Johns Cem along the southern border. The map also traces the path of Co Hwy B19, a primary east-west artery connecting these isolated farmsteads and rural cemeteries.