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2015 Map of Dougherty

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dougherty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dougherty and the surrounding northern Iowa prairie landscape are defined by a precise grid of rural section roads and the meandering paths of prairie streams. The settlement of Dougherty serves as a local hub, situated near the intersection of Zinnia Ave and 300th St. To the north, the small community of Cartersville sits along 160th St, marking the upper reaches of this agricultural territory.

Watercourses such as Coldwater Creek, Beemis Creek, and Ackley Creek cut across the geometric township lines, providing natural drainage for the vast fields. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific landmarks like Saint Patricks Catholic Cem and West Fork Cem. The geography is further organized by the convergence of four counties: Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, and Butler, with boundaries clearly delineated along roads like Floyd Line St.