2010 Map of Harcourt

About this map

Harcourt anchors this northern Iowa agricultural landscape, serving as a primary hub for the surrounding rural area. The settlement pattern is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines, including north-south routes like Kansas Ave and Madison Ave, which connect the community to smaller locales such as Lundgren and Palm Grove. This network reflects the organized land division typical of Webster County, where the infrastructure is built to support a high-intensity farming economy. The hydrology of the area shows a transition from natural watercourses to managed systems, evidenced by the winding path of East Buttrick Creek and Crooked Creek alongside engineered solutions like Drainage Ditch Number 29. This 2010 survey records the persistent importance of the town center, centered on the Harcourt Post Office, within a landscape dominated by open fields and drainage management.