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2018 Map of Greenville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Spencer occupies the northern edge of this survey, where the urban street grid of southern Clay County begins to give way to a structured agricultural landscape. The region is defined by a dense network of county roads and section lines, with the small settlements of Rossie and Greenville serving as local hubs along the southern reaches. These rural communities reflect the steady settlement patterns of the Iowa plains, maintaining their distinct identities amidst the wide fields.

Tracing the natural drainage of the land, Prairie Creek and Willow Creek meander through the townships, influencing the placement of local landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the preservation of several rural burial grounds, including the Prairie Creek Cem, Swedish Lutheran Cem, and Lincoln Cem. The presence of Railway St in Rossie provides a quiet nod to the importance of rail transport in the development of these small agricultural towns.