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2010 Map of Fort Dodge South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River carves through the landscape south of Fort Dodge, anchoring a region shaped by industrial extraction and historic preservation. The presence of Gypsum deposits northeast of Shady Oak highlights the area's geological importance to local industry. Cultural heritage is centered at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village, while the surrounding rural landscape is dotted with small settlements like Coalville, Kalo, and Otho.

Transport and land management are evident through the grid of county roads and significant water control projects such as Drainage Ditch Number 29 and Drainage Ditch 19. These features, alongside Elkhorn Cemetery and Graceland Cemetery, provide a detailed look at the community structure and agricultural drainage patterns established in Webster County. The map also traces the winding paths of Gypsum Creek and Prairie Creek as they feed into the primary river valley.