2013 Map of Frankville

About this map

The Yellow River and its intricate drainage network define the rural landscape of Winneshiek County in this 2013 survey. Small clusters of settlement at Frankville, Ludlow, and Cleveland anchor a territory crisscrossed by historic routes such as Old Stage Rd and Frankville Rd. The topography is dominated by the erosive action of numerous waterways, including the Upper Br Yellow Cr, Cook Slough, and the N Fork Yellow River, which carve through the Iowa countryside. These streams and their tributaries, like Teeple Cr and Hecker Cr, suggest a region shaped by agricultural drainage and natural springs, evidenced by local markers like Livingood Springs Rd. The map layout reflects a transition from rigid section-line roads to paths that follow the winding descent of the river valleys toward the southeast.