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2018 Map of Grafton

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Grafton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Grafton serves as the central hub of this North Central Iowa landscape, situated at the intersection of a rigid section-line road grid. The settlement of Grafton is surrounded by fertile agricultural lands, where the terrain is gently drained by several small watercourses, including Rock Falls Cr and Rock Cr. To the northwest, the small community of Bolan sits along Co RD a38, while the southern edge of the survey reaches the town of Plymouth in Cerro Gordo County.

Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Grafton Cem and Schmidt Cem, providing clear points of reference for genealogists. The natural drainage of the region is further modified by man-made infrastructure like Ditch Number 53, reflecting the long-term management of the watershed that feeds into the Shell Rock River and Willow Cr. This map documents a stable rural economy where small-town centers remain the primary points of commerce and community.