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2015 Map of Fort Dodge South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through this portion of Webster County, shaping the development of Fort Dodge and its southern satellites. Along the river's eastern banks, the small settlements of Coalville, Kalo, and Otho are connected by a network of local roads that follow the winding topography. This area is characterized by a mix of educational hubs like the Iowa Central Community Coll campus and quiet, established communities such as Shady Oak and Roberts.

Genealogists can find important local records at Elkhorn Cem and Graceland Cem, which serve the rural townships. The landscape also reveals a sophisticated water management system, documented by the presence of Ditch Number 96, Drainage Ditch Number 29, and Drainage Ditch 102. These drainage features, alongside larger waterways like Prairie Cr and Gypsum Cr, illustrate the region's long-standing reliance on reclaimed agricultural land.