2013 Map of Hard Scratch

About this map

Hard Scratch and the nearby settlement of Crisp anchor this rural Harrison County landscape, defined by a network of creeks that carve through the Iowa countryside. The drainage pattern is complex, with Harris Grove Cr and Potato Cr winding south, alongside Pigeon Cr, Vore Cr, and Campbell Cr. These waterways dictate the layout of the section roads, many of which are named for local families or landmarks, such as Quentin Trl, Regina Ln, and Reading Trl. The map illustrates a contemporary agricultural region where traditional section-line roads like 270th St and 335th St intersect with named lanes and trails, preserving a sense of place through its nomenclature even as modern infrastructure like Co Hwy F52 serves the area.