2016 Map of Highland West

About this map

Highland and the smaller settlement of Centerville anchor this 2016 survey along the border of Iowa and Grant counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and drainage basins, including Bohemian Ridge and Farmers Ridge, which separate the various branches of the local water system. The Blue River and its many tributaries, such as Sixmile Br and Big Spring Br, carve deep valleys like Irish Hollow and Badger Hollow into the landscape. This topography influenced a network of winding county and township roads that trace the high ground and valley floors. Cultural identifiers like Sunset Rock and Big Rock serve as landmarks in a region where agricultural patterns and topographical features remain the primary geographic drivers.