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2010 Map of Dickens

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dickens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Little Sioux River and its meandering tributaries dominate this portion of Clay County, Iowa, reflecting a landscape defined by glacial drainage and agricultural development. The town of Dickens serves as a local hub near the southern border, where the Dickens Post Office and Dickens Cemetery anchor the community history. To the north, the smaller settlements of Langdon and Prospect align with the rigid section-line grid of rural roads such as 250th Ave and 280th St, showing the intersection of natural waterways and human engineering.

Water management is evident in the presence of Dan Green Slough and several creeks including Little Muddy Creek and Big Muddy Creek. This 2010 survey also highlights the Oneota Little Sioux Access, providing a dedicated point of contact with the river system. For genealogists and local historians, Fairview Cemetery is a notable landmark situated among the agricultural plots, while the path of Pickerel Run and the Lost Island Outlet trace the subtle elevation changes of the prairie.