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2015 Map of Fort Dodge North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fort Dodge North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through the heart of this North-Central Iowa landscape, anchoring the northern reaches of Fort Dodge. This 2015 survey illustrates a transition from the urban grid of the city's north side to the agricultural expanses of Badger township. The map is particularly dense with genealogical sites, showing a significant concentration of burial grounds including the Corpus Christi Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and the historic Oakland Cem.

Evidence of the region's managed hydrology is seen in features like Lateral Ditch Number 3 and Badger Cr, while the Fort Dodge Regional Airport occupies a prominent plateau east of the river. The terrain is marked by the confluence of several tributaries, including Lizard Creek and Soldier Cr, which create a complex system of ravines and bluffs that have historically dictated the placement of roads like Scenic Valley Rd.