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2015 Map of Earling

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Earling serves as the primary hub in this corner of Shelby County, where a grid of rural section roads divides a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways. The town center is structured around Railway St, 2nd St, and 3rd St, reflecting the historical influence of rail lines on local settlement patterns. Significant local heritage is preserved at Saint Joseph Cem just north of town and the Latter Day Saints Cem further northwest, both of which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in the region.

The surrounding countryside is etched by numerous drainage systems including Picayune Cr, Mosquito Cr, and Pigeon Cr. These creeks, along with Moser Cr and Mill Cr, illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the Iowa plains. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Crawford Co and Shelby Co to the north, showing how modern survey lines like Washington Ave and 2500th St intersect this productive agricultural terrain.