The Coteau des Prairies, a vast upland plateau, influences the drainage patterns of this O'Brien County landscape. The settlement of Gaza serves as a central point in this agricultural region, while Primghar occupies the northwestern corner. The map documents a meticulously gridded road system, including Co Rd B40 and Co Rd L54, which connects scattered farmsteads and local landmarks. Several small watercourses, such as Ginger Cr, Lake Cr, and Little Waterman Cr, carve through the terrain. For those researching local heritage, several burial sites are documented, including Steuck Cem, Center Township Cem, Doyle Cem, and Friends Cem near the locality of Mapleside. The presence of the Primghar Airport highlights the integration of modern infrastructure into this rural Iowa setting.
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1954 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Fort Dodge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Fort Dodge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Dodge
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Primghar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Plessis
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Gaza
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sanborn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Hartley SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000