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2010 Map of Holmes

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Holmes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Eagle Creek and its many man-made diversions, such as Ditch Number 192 and Ditch Number 171, define the agricultural landscape of Wright County in this 2010 survey. The map reveals the persistence of small rural settlements including Holmes, Moscow, and Florence, which anchor a strict grid of section roads like Hancock Ave and Ida Ave. These small communities are punctuated by local landmarks like the Holmes Cemetery and Saint Josephs Cemetery, providing critical reference points for genealogical research in the region.

Transportation and infrastructure are represented by the Clarion Municipal Airport in the northeast and the Flowing Well Safety Rest Area, indicating the modernization of this traditionally prairie landscape. The drainage network, documented through numerous numbered ditches like Ditch Number 36, illustrates the intensive engineering required to maintain the productivity of the surrounding farmland.