Beeds Lake serves as a focal point for this northern Iowa landscape, where agricultural section lines intersect with the winding paths of Buffalo Cr and Otter Creek. The northern edge of Hampton anchors the map's southern border, while the small settlement of Chapin sits central to the township grid. This 2015 survey reflects a deeply ingrained rural structure, where family farms and local history are marked by sites like the Way Side Cem and the Beeds Lake Airport. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several drainages, including Bailey Creek and the West Fork Cedar River, illustrating the watershed patterns that shaped the development of Franklin County. Transportation is defined by a strictly surveyed network of local roads such as Beeds Lake Rd and Co Hwy S43, which connect the scattered homesteads to the region's commerce centers.
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1954 · Waterloo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Waterloo
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1972 · Hansell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Dougherty
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1972 · Swaledale
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1972 · Sheffield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Latimer
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1972 · Hampton North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Ackley NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Coulter
USGS Topo · 1:24,000