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2018 Map of Guthrie Center East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Guthrie Center and the eastern agricultural landscapes of Valley Township define this portion of central Iowa. The map documents the intricate drainage of the Raccoon River system, where the Middle Raccoon River feeds the extensive residential development of Lake Panorama, while the South Raccoon River and S Raccoon River wind through the southern sections. This area is characterized by a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Valley Township Cem and Victory Union Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research in these long-established farming townships.

Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Guthrie County Regional Airport and the crossroads at Monteith and Panora. The terrain transition from the high ridges near Fanslers in the north to the river valleys in the south is mapped through a dense network of country roads such as Redwood Ave and Sycamore Ave. Smaller watercourses like Brushy Cr cut through the sections, illustrating the natural land divisions that have shaped local property lines and settlement patterns for generations.