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2010 Map of Emmetsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Emmetsburg serves as the focal point of this Palo Alto County landscape, where the urban grid meets the winding course of the Des Moines River. This 2010 survey illustrates the town's position between the river's meandering oxbows and the expansive Five Island Lake to the north. Local history is anchored by the proximity of Evergreen Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery, situated south of the main residential area.

The map reveals a landscape defined by water management and drainage, with features like Kennedy Slu and an Old Channel indicating the shifting hydrology of the river valley. To the west, the Emmetsburg Municipal Airport and recreational areas like Kearny Park Campground demonstrate the modern infrastructure supporting the community. The surrounding rural sections are neatly divided by a dense network of township roads, including Works Rd and Burns Rd, which connect outlying farms to the central hub at the Emmetsburg Post Office.