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2013 Map of Grimes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grimes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grimes serves as the focal point of this 2013 survey, illustrating the rapid suburban expansion and residential street patterns that have come to define this portion of Iowa. The map documents a transition from agricultural use to modern developments, notably around the Beaver Creek Golf Course and various new residential corridors like Destination Dr. While the grid of the city expands, the natural drainage of the landscape remains central, dictated by Beaver Cr and its various tributaries including Little Beaver Cr and N Walnut Cr.

Peripheral sites offer clues to the area's varied utility, from the industrial Brenton Brothers Feedlot near Brenton Slough to the aviation footprint of Robel Field Airport. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Herrold Bridge and the small settlement of Rider, located near the southern edge of the quadrangle. The map captures the delicate balance between the expanding suburban footprint and the persistent rural roots of the region.