2018 Map of Elk Horn

About this map

Elk Horn and Kimballton serve as the primary population centers in this rural landscape, which spans the border regions of Shelby, Audubon, and Cass counties. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense grid of township roads and agricultural sections, typical of the western Iowa plains. Local heritage is preserved through numerous family and township burial sites, including Elk Horn Cem, Carlsen Larsen Cem, Oakfield Cem, and the Clay Township Cem. A network of small waterways, most notably Elkhorn Cr, Squaw Cr, and Indian Cr, cuts through the undulating terrain, influencing the placement of rural homesteads and historical boundary lines. The infrastructure reflects a deeply established farming community, where the orientation of roads like Co Rd F58 and Street F58 remains central to the region's movement and development.