Forest City sits at the southern edge of this Winnebago County landscape, where the Winnebago River and Buffalo Cr converge. The terrain is defined by the agricultural grid of northern Iowa, marked by section lines and drainage systems like Drainage Ditch Number 11. North of the city, the small village of Leland serves as a secondary focal point near the winding river valley. This survey captures the rural layout of the region, emphasizing the local burial grounds that dot the countryside, including West Prairie Cem, West Prairie Lutheran Cem, and the prominent Oakland Cem near the city limits. The map illustrates a well-developed road network, with numbered county roads like Co RD a36 and Co RD a44 providing access to the fertile plains between the watercourses.
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1954 · Mason City
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1957 · Mason City
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1958 · Mason City
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1972 · Forest City
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1972 · Buffalo Center NE
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1972 · Hayfield
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1972 · Crystal Lake
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1972 · Pilot Knob
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1972 · Vinje
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1972 · Thompson
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