2013 Map of Duncan

About this map

The settlement of Duncan serves as the focal point for this Hancock County landscape, situated along a primary east-west transportation corridor. The terrain is defined by the headwaters and drainage patterns of the Iowa River, specifically the W Br Iowa River and the E Br Iowa River. These watercourses, along with Drainage Ditch Number 6, illustrate the engineered agricultural hydrology characteristic of this region. In the northern portion of the map, Eagle Lake provides a significant natural landmark amidst a strictly organized grid of rural roads like Nash Ave and Oak Ave. The precision of the section lines and the distribution of farmsteads reflect the enduring 19th-century land survey patterns that continue to dictate the placement of local infrastructure and community layout in the modern era.