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2018 Map of Harris

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Harris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Harris serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Osceola County, situated along the higher ground of the Coteau des Prairies. This landform, a prominent plateau, dictates the drainage patterns for several waterways, including the headwaters of the W Br Little Sioux River and the winding course of Dugout Cr. The town is flanked by historic burial grounds, with Fairview Cem located to the west and Union Cem to the south, providing clear points of interest for genealogical researchers.

The topography is marked by numerous prairie potholes and small depressions typical of this glacial region, most notably around Iowa Lake near the northern boundary. A dense network of section-line roads, such as Vine Ave and White Ave, defines the farmstead layout, while Dry Run and Stony Cr carve subtle valleys through the township. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of pioneer-era settlement patterns and the natural geography of the Iowa plains.