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2022 Map of Eldora

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Eldora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Hardin County Courthouse stands as the central landmark of Eldora, where the city street grid meets the winding course of the Iowa River. This survey captures the transition from the concentrated residential blocks of the county seat to the expansive agricultural landscape of southern Hardin County. Significant for genealogists and local historians, the area is dotted with numerous rural burial grounds, including the Saint Marys Cem, Ellsworth Cem, and the more remote Francisco Cem.

Downstream, the river valley connects the smaller communities of Gifford and Union, with the South Fork Iowa River joining the main stem in a complex of wetlands and tributaries. The map highlights important local infrastructure and recreational sites, such as the Eldora Airport and the Pine Lake Recreation Trl, providing a clear view of how modern transportation and conservation areas overlay the traditional farming townships of Whitten and its surroundings.