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2018 Map of Ellsworth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Jewell Junction and Ellsworth serve as the primary hubs in this section of Hamilton County, showcasing a landscape defined by Iowa's agricultural grid and its managed waterways. The South Skunk River meanders through the western half of the territory, flanked by landmarks like Goose Lake and the engineered drainage of Ditch Number 71. This 2018 survey captures the intersection of rural life and transit, where local thoroughfares like Thoreson Ave and Des Moines Ave connect these small communities to the broader region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several resting places scattered across the townships, including Homewood Cem, Lincoln Cem, and Greenwood Cem. The drainage patterns of the eastern prairie are marked by the presence of Long Dick Cr and Young Dick Cr, which cut through the farm plots. The proximity of Jewell Junction to Jewell reflects the close-knit development typical of the central Iowa plains during this era.