1979 Map of Fonda NE

About this map

Cedar Creek winds through the central portion of this Pocahontas County landscape, which is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and drainage infrastructure during the late 1970s. The rural character of Marshall, Dover, and Cedar townships is punctuated by small landmarks such as the St Columbkilles Cem and another smaller Cem in the Dover area. This map reveals the heavy reliance on engineered drainage, with features like Ditch No 21 and Ditch No 74 facilitating the agricultural use of the prairie. A small settlement at Viktora sits near the northern boundary, while local industry is represented by a Gravel Pit and a hydrological Gaging Station positioned along the creek. The confluence of the creek and these man-made ditches illustrates the mid-century evolution of Iowa's managed farmland.