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2010 Map of Grimes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Grimes and the adjacent settlement of Rider stand at a point of transition where suburban expansion meets the agricultural drainage basins of central Iowa. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Beaver Creek and Walnut Creek, which cut across the structured grid of rural section roads like NW 70th Ave and Meredith Dr. This 2010 survey shows the residential growth patterns beginning to fill the spaces between traditional landmarks, such as Sunny Hill Cemetery and the Grimes Post Office.

Local history is preserved in sites like Hoff Cemetery and the Herrold Bridge, while the area's modern development is reflected in recreation and infrastructure, including the Beaver Creek Golf Course and the athletic spaces at Robel Field and Day Field. The map meticulously details the intricate network of tributaries, including Little Beaver Creek and North Walnut Creek, which influenced the original siting of these communities.