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2018 Map of Elgin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elgin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Turkey River dominates the northeastern landscape of this Fayette County region, where the neighboring communities of Clermont and Elgin are established along its banks and tributaries. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding watercourses, including Otter Cr and Beaver Cr, which carve through the countryside. This 2018 survey reveals a rural landscape deeply connected to its local heritage, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Gods Acres Cem near Clermont and Illyria - Highland Cem to the south.

Small settlements like Brainard and Illyria serve as focal points for the surrounding agricultural tracts. Transportation is marked by a mix of established routes like the Great River Rd and localized infrastructure like the Mill Race at Elgin. The map provides a clear record of land divisions across several townships, including t94n r7w and t95n r8w, illustrating the enduring pattern of farmsteads and rural roads that characterize this part of Iowa.