2022 Map of Grinnell North

About this map

The northern reaches of Grinnell anchor this survey of the Iowa prairie, where the town's residential expansion meets an orderly grid of section lines and rural homesteads. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Big Bear Cr and Walnut Cr, which carve gentle drainages through the agricultural landscape. For those tracing family roots, the Chester Cem stands as a central historical landmark north of the city center. The map illustrates a shift from the dense streets of the college town to the open spaces of the Tama and Poweshiek county border. This transition is marked by a sophisticated network of numbered roads, such as 310th Ave and 40th St, that facilitate the region's agricultural economy. Smaller waterways like Elk Run and Abes Fork further detail the local hydrology, providing a clear picture of the land's natural drainage before it reaches the larger creek systems.