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2015 Map of Fertile

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fertile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Winnebago River winds through the southern landscape of this Worth County survey, passing the settlement of Fertile. This prairie terrain is defined by a dense grid of section roads and small watercourses, including Winans Cr and Beaver Cr, which drain the agricultural lands between the towns of Joice and Hanlontown. The map reveals a high concentration of historic burial sites that anchor the local genealogy, such as Concordia Cem, Bethel Cem, and Chapel Hill Cem.

Evidence of the area's spiritual and community foundation is further seen at the Beaver Creek Lutheran Cem and Elim Cem. The northern portion of the quadrangle shows the town layout of Joice, specifically noting streets like Lake ST and Franke ST near the county line. The map captures a quintessential North Iowa rural network where the river and established cemeteries provide the primary landmarks among the vast farm sections.