2015 Map of Forest City

About this map

Forest City serves as the primary hub at the southern edge of this Winnebago County survey, where the Winnebago River winds through the landscape. The layout of the region is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and county roads, including Co Rd A36 and Co Rd A44, which connect the town to the smaller village of Leland. This geography reflects the agricultural foundations of northern Iowa, with scattered rural burial grounds like West Prairie Cem and West Prairie Lutheran Cem preserved among the fields. Water management is a central theme of the terrain, visible in the engineered path of Drainage Ditch Number 11 and the natural meanders of Buffalo Cr. Within the city limits, landmarks such as Oakland Cem and Saint James Cem provide clear points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracing early residents of the area.