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2010 Map of Hanford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mason City anchors the northern reaches of this Cerro Gordo County landscape, where urban infrastructure gives way to the structured agricultural grid of north-central Iowa. The survey reveals a network of small outlying settlements and transit points, including Mason City Junction, Cameron, and the quadrangle's namesake of Hanford. These communities are connected by a precise system of named corridors such as Nettle Ave and Spruce Ave, which navigate the subtle drainage patterns of the East Branch Beaverdam Creek and Cheslea Creek.

One of the most striking conservation features is the Blazing Star Prairie, a dedicated natural area preserved amidst the surrounding farmland. The map provides a look at the rural landscape before further modern development, tracing the paths of Beaver Creek and the distinct terrain of the Big Gully. It serves as a clear record of the relationship between industrial Mason City and the smaller hamlets like Hurley that historically supported the region's agricultural economy.