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2010 Map of Estherville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the heart of Estherville, shaping the town's development and providing the backdrop for local landmarks like the Fourth Street Bridge. This 2010 survey illustrates the town’s grid and its relationship with the surrounding Emmet County farmland, where agricultural life is anchored by rural road networks such as 390th Ave and 110th St. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, noting several significant grounds including the Estherville Lutheran Cemetery, Norwegian Cemetery, and Saint Patricks Cemetery.

Beyond the central settlement, the landscape transitions into wetland and prairie features, with Eagle Lake to the north and Cheever Lake situated to the southwest. The presence of the Riverside Hills Ski Area along the river bluffs and the northern hamlet of Huntington suggests a community that balances its river-valley industry with regional recreation. Smaller tributaries like School Creek and Brown Creek drain the surrounding fields, highlighting the natural drainage patterns of this corner of northwest Iowa.