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2013 Map of Hardy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hardy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The small settlement of Hardy serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Humboldt County, situated at the intersection of Clinton Ave and 165th St. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road grid, characteristic of the Iowa plains, where long-distance routes like Virginia Ave and Texas Ave define the movement of goods and people between farmsteads.

A notable alteration of the natural prairie is visible through the extensive water management system, specifically Drainage Ditch Number 4 and Drainage Ditch Number 18, which facilitate large-scale cultivation. Private aviation is also represented by the Flying S Ranch Airport located in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. This survey captures a modern look at a rural community defined by its commitment to engineering the land for productivity.