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2013 Map of Gilmore City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gilmore City serves as the primary hub of this north-central Iowa landscape, defined by a grid of agricultural section roads and a sophisticated water management system. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing the intersection of local routes like S Gilmore St and Quarry Rd. To the southeast, the smaller settlement of Pioneer sits near the junction of Carter Ave and Delaware Ave, offering a look at rural community spacing in the early 21st century.

Waterways and drainage projects heavily influence the terrain, with Lizard Lake and its accompanying Lizard Lake Access providing a notable recreational or natural focal point. The complex hydrology includes the N Br Lizard Cr and Indian Cr, alongside man-made improvements such as Drainage Ditch Number 168 and Drainage Ditch Number 3. These features reflect a landscape engineered for productivity while maintaining local drainage patterns through the winding courses of Deer Cr.