2022 Map of Fonda NE

About this map

Cedar Creek and Little Cedar Creek wind through the agricultural landscape of Pocahontas County, defining the drainage patterns of this rural Iowa territory. The map illustrates a highly organized section-line road grid, where long-established local routes like 150th Ave and 540th St provide access to the vast farming tracts that have sustained the region for generations. This 2022 survey preserves the locations of local landmarks such as the Dover Township Cemetery and Saint Columbkille's Cemetery, which serve as vital touchstones for genealogists researching the settler families of the area. The prevalence of engineered waterways, including Ditch Number 21 and Drainage Ditch Number 4, reflects the historical efforts to manage the prairie hydrology for large-scale cultivation. Other significant water features like the South Branch Lizard Creek further delineate the township boundaries and topographical shifts across the quadrangle.