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2010 Map of Dows East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Iowa River winds through the southwestern corner of this agricultural landscape, providing a natural boundary for the settlement of Dows. This 2010 survey illustrates a region defined by a precise section-line road grid, with cardinal-direction avenues like Wright Ave and Grouse Ave framing the township's rural character. A significant diagonal corridor, Interstate 35, cuts across the map, creating a modern contrast to the established patchwork of farms and local roads.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial grounds distributed across the township, including Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in the northeast and Olson Cemetery further south. Near the settlement of Dows, the landscape transitions from the residential streets and the Dows Golf Course to more secluded sites like Mount Hope Cemetery. The presence of both Morgan Cemetery and Morgan Township Cemetery reflects the long-standing community ties and organizational history of the area.