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2010 Map of Fredericksburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fredericksburg stands at the center of this rural Chickasaw County landscape, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads and the winding course of the East Fork Wapsipinicon River. The town is the primary hub for the surrounding countryside, containing the Fredericksburg Post Office and serving as a focal point for the regional transportation network. The topography is shaped by several drainages, including Marsh Creek and Buck Creek, which carve through the farmland between major thoroughfares like Pembroke Ave and Union Ave.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites scattered across the township, including Rose Hill Cemetery, West Cemetery, Mentor Cemetery, and Zion Cemetery. Distinctive local landmarks such as the Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch and Klotz Landing Field reflect the specialized land use of the early 21st century. Further south, the Split Rock Lake Dam indicates water management and recreational development along the river's path, providing a detailed look at the physical and social geography of this Iowa prairie community.