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2013 Map of Humboldt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The confluence of the Des Moines River and the E Fork Des Moines River serves as the focal point for this Iowa landscape, where the neighboring communities of Humboldt and Dakota City are established. The map reveals a specialized local economy and infrastructure, featuring the Humboldt Fish Hatchery, the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, and the Humboldt County Dragway to the northeast. Beyond the primary residential centers, the rural grid is dotted with smaller named locales such as Addison, Jones Siding, and the Sylvan Retreat area along the riverbanks.

Water management is a defining characteristic of this terrain, evidenced by several engineered waterways like Drainage Ditch Number 35 and Drainage Ditch Number 33. These features, alongside natural tributaries like Indian Cr and Beaver Cr, illustrate the historical effort to drain and cultivate the rich agricultural lands of the Des Moines River valley. Local governance and community life are further anchored by landmarks such as the Beaver Township Hall and the Dakota City Access point for river recreation.