2013 Map of Fort Dodge South

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a winding path through this portion of Webster County, shaping a landscape defined by its waterways and small, historic communities. The settlement of Coalville and the nearby village of Kalo sit along the eastern riverbank, while Otho and Roberts occupy the level lands to the south. This area demonstrates a complex water management system through features like Ditch Number 96, Drainage Ditch 19, and Drainage Ditch Number 29, which drain the agricultural prairie into Prairie Creek. Near the northern boundary, the Fort Museum and Frontier Village serves as a prominent landmark adjacent to the Sunkissed Meadows Golf Course, highlighting the intersection of local heritage and modern recreation. The presence of Gypsum Cr and Elkhorn Cr further illustrates the dense network of tributaries feeding the river valley, which has historically supported both agriculture and early mining in the region.