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2015 Map of Harcourt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Harcourt anchors the southern portion of this Iowa landscape, where a rigid grid of agricultural roads like 360th St and Indiana Ave structures the terrain. This rural expanse is defined by its water management systems, notably Drainage Ditch Number 29 and Ditch Number 48, which illustrate the extensive engineering required to sustain the region's productive farmland. The map reveals the quiet persistence of early settlements such as Palm Grove and Lundgren, which stand as small nodes within the vast section-line geometry.

Local history is preserved at the Lost Grove Cem near the western edge, providing a focal point for genealogical research in Lost Grove Township. Natural waterways, including E Buttrick Cr and Crooked Cr, wind through the townships, offering a contrast to the straight-line drainage ditches. This survey documents the intersection of modern infrastructure and the enduring agricultural legacy of Webster County.