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2013 Map of Fraser

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fraser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through this central Iowa landscape, defining the topography of the region as it bypasses the small settlement of Fraser. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural landscape where agricultural activity and wooded river valleys coexist, anchored by local landmarks such as Camp Morrison and the YWCA Camp located near the banks of Elkhorn Cr. To the northeast, the hamlet of Ridgeport sits near Mineral Ridge, a geographic feature that marks the transition from the river basin to the upland plains.

Road systems like Stage Coach Rd and S River Way follow the natural contours of the land, while the grid of numbered streets reflects the late twentieth-century development of the surrounding farmland. The presence of King Feedlot in the southeast corner provides a clear indication of the modern industrial agriculture that characterizes the local economy. Tributaries including Mineral Br and Squaw Cr further articulate the complex drainage network feeding into the primary river system.