2018 Map of Glidden

About this map

Glidden serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Carroll County, where a rigid grid of section roads and residential streets like Minnesota St and Dakota St define the local geography. The town is situated just west of Ralston, with both communities linked by a primary transportation corridor. Outside the town limits, the terrain is shaped by the winding course of the North Raccoon River and its numerous tributaries, including Purgatory Cr and Doe Brook. Local history is anchored by sites like West Lawn Cem and Dickson Cem, while the rural infrastructure is highlighted by crossings such as Loudenbeck Bridge and Kendal Bridge. The drainage patterns of Willow Cr and Otter Cr illustrate the natural topography that underlies the productive farmland of the region.