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2015 Map of Floris

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Floris community and the settlement of Shunem anchor this Davis County survey, which reveals a landscape deeply connected to its agricultural roots and drainage networks. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Soap Creek to the north and the Fox River in the south, with numerous small streams like N Chequest Cr and Butter Cr carving through the township sections. This area is particularly notable for its dense concentration of family and community burial sites, providing a significant map for genealogical research.

Legacy landmarks such as the Odd Fellows Cem, Pierce Cem, and the lone Cupp Grave are scattered across the rural sections, often situated near winding local roads like Quail Ave and Scarlet Ave. The map preserves the 19th-century township and range system, showing the spatial relationship between these small rural hubs and the larger watercourses that historically influenced settlement patterns in this part of Iowa.