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2015 Map of Hanover

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Upper Iowa River carves a deep, winding path through the northern reaches of this landscape, its banks connected by crossings such as Hansens Ford Bridge and the Ellingson Bridge. The terrain transitions from the river valley to higher elevations marked by West Ridge and a network of ridge-top roads including W Ridge Rd and Oneill Ridge Rd. Settlement patterns reflect a rural community anchored by small hubs like Hanover, where Saint Patricks Cem and several family-named landmarks are situated.

Genealogists will find several burial sites scattered across the area, from the W Ridge Cem in the northwest to Mount Olivet Cem and the Eells Plot in the east. Numerous small watercourses, such as Canoe Creek, Coon Cr, and Patterson Cr, shape the local geography and historical land use. The map also delineates the boundary between Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, showing the road systems and property lines that define this section of northeastern Iowa.