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2010 Map of Elkhart

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ankeny anchor the southern edge of this Central Iowa landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing the northward expansion of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The rural-to-suburban shift is evident where established agricultural lands meet developing recreational spaces like the Otter Creek Golf Course and Briarwood Golf Course. Smaller community centers such as Alleman and Elkhart remain distinct, each served by their own local institutions like the Alleman Post Office and Elkhart Post Office.

The terrain is defined by the subtle drainage of Fourmile Creek and Deer Creek, while the South Skunk River clips the northeastern corner. Several burial grounds, including the White Oak Cemetery and Bretheran Cemetery, provide valuable anchor points for genealogists tracing families in these northern Polk County townships. The grid of county roads, such as NE 150th Ave, organizes the landscape around the small settlement of White Oak.