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2010 Map of Forest City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Forest City and its northern neighbor Leland anchor this Winnebago County landscape, where the meandering Winnebago River dictates the local geography. The map reveals a structured grid of agricultural roads, interrupted by the natural courses of Buffalo Creek and Pike Run. This 2010 survey documents the enduring community infrastructure of the region, from the Forest City Post Office to numerous burial grounds including Saint James Cemetery and Oakland Cemetery.

A distinct mix of recreational and industrial history is visible, highlighted by the Three Fingers Campground and the rail-side location of Neils Spur. The presence of Drainage Ditch No 11 in the northern portion of the quadrangle reflects the engineered modifications made to the fertile Iowa plains. For those studying local lineages, the West Prairie Cemetery provides a key point of reference in the more rural township areas outside the main settlements.