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2010 Map of Gilman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gilman serves as the primary hub in this corner of Marshall County, characterized by a grid of agricultural fields and a network of creeks. The landscape is defined by the branching waterways of Timber Creek, Brush Creek, and Raven Creek, which navigate the productive Iowa farmland. Small clusters of settlement at Ferguson, Pickering, and Dillon suggest the enduring importance of local crossroads and historical rural centers even into the twenty-first century.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several denominational burial grounds, such as Saint Joseph's German Lutheran Cemetery and the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The presence of the Strand Lutheran Cemetery and Stavanger Cemetery north of Dunbar reflects the specific ethnic and religious heritage of the settlers who established these communities. Notable local infrastructure, including the Gilman Waterworks and the Ferguson Post Office, provides a clear view of the civic layout during this period.