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2022 Map of Hanover

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hanover serves as a focal point for this rural landscape in Allamakee County, where the Upper Iowa River and its numerous tributaries, such as Mineral Cr and Patterson Cr, carve through the terrain. The settlement pattern is defined by upland ridges and narrow valleys, connected by a network of local routes like Ferris Mill Rd and Lundy Bridge Rd. These roads often follow the natural contours of the land, leading to family-named landmarks such as Molitor Hill Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial sites and religious centers scattered across the quadrangle. From the Saint Marys Catholic Church and its accompanying Saint Marys Catholic Cem in the north to West Ridge Cem and Mount Olivet Cem further south, these sites reflect the established parish and community boundaries of the region. The map also identifies smaller, specific locations like Eells Plot, providing precise markers for historical research.