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2019 Map of Dowling

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dowling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cedar Creek and Dowling serve as the primary hubs of this landscape, situated amidst a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands in rural Barry County. The terrain is defined by its numerous named water bodies, including the centrally located Whitefish Lake, Big Cedar Lake, and Tillotson Lake, which dictate the winding paths of local roads such as W Cloverdale Rd and Dowling Rd. The settlement pattern reflects a long-established rural community, with small clusters at Podunk and Schultz providing local reference points.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including the Tanner Cem, Whitefish Lake Cem, and Cedar Creek Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Vickery Landing, point to generations of families tied to the county's hydrology and land divisions across townships like t3n r9w and t2n r8w. The map preserves the exact alignment of historical thoroughfares like Nashville Rd and S Broadway St before more modern developments altered the character of these townships.