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2013 Map of Hartford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River and its complex network of tributaries define the landscape of this region south of Des Moines. The town of Hartford serves as a central hub, situated near the winding path of Butcher Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural landscape where hydrology and agricultural road grids dictate the settlement pattern, connecting smaller communities like Palmyra, Greenbush, and the riverside locality of Ford.

Water management is evident through features like the S River Ditch, which runs alongside the original course of the S River in the southeastern portion of the map. Northward, the Middle River meanders toward its confluence with the larger Des Moines channel. The map provides clear detail for researchers looking for local landmarks such as Lindhart Park or tracing drainage patterns along Skinaway Cr and Turkey Cr across the Iowa countryside.