2015 Map of Dows West

About this map

The Iowa River meanders diagonally across this North Central Iowa landscape, serving as a primary geographical axis for the agricultural communities of Wright and Franklin counties. In the northwest, the town of Rowan is oriented around a traditional grid featuring Main St and Broadway St, while the community of Galt sits further south along Co Rd R59. The map details a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by numerous numbered drainage features such as Ditch Number 213 and Ditch Number 187, which reflect the region's long-term conversion of wetlands into productive farmland. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites documented, including Graceland Cem near Rowan, Galt Cem, and Fairview Cem on the outskirts of Dows. This 2015 survey provides a comprehensive view of the rural township structure, defined by clear section lines and a grid of country roads like Thompson Ave and Taylor Ave.