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2010 Map of Elk Horn

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Elk Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Elk Horn and the nearby village of Kimballton anchor this corner of Shelby County, reflecting the deep-rooted Danish heritage of the western Iowa landscape. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including Indian Creek in the northwest and Elkhorn Creek winding through the center, which have historically shaped the region's agricultural development.

Genealogists will find significant local history markers in the numerous burial sites across the township, such as the Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery, Oakfield Cemetery, and the Clay Township Cemetery. Outside the primary residential hubs, the landscape is organized by a precise grid of county roads and streets, such as Street F58 and Yucca Rd. A unique modern landmark, the Wheatley Farms Airport, sits to the south of the main settlement, while the Elk Horn Post Office remains a central feature of the town's civic identity.