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2010 Map of Glidden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Glidden serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Carroll County, showing its grid-patterned streets and the Glidden Post Office at the start of the 21st century. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Raccoon River and its various tributaries, including Purgatory Creek and Doe Brook. These waterways are crossed by specific named crossings such as Kendal Bridge and Loudenbeck Bridge, which facilitate the county's extensive rectangular road network.

Local history is anchored by the presence of West Lawn Cemetery near the main settlement and Dickson Cemetery further north, providing important landmarks for genealogical research. To the east, the smaller community of Ralston appears alongside the Ralston Post Office, situated near where Otter Creek flows through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the enduring rural character of Iowa, where small towns and post offices remain closely tied to the surrounding prairie drainage systems like Willow Creek.