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2015 Map of Humboldt

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Humboldt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dakota City and the neighboring community of Humboldt serve as the central landmarks of this Iowa landscape, where the confluence of the Des Moines River and the East Fork Des Moines River defines the local geography. The area's agricultural and civil development is clearly visible through the extensive network of rural roads and water management features like Drainage Ditch Number 33. Cultural and family history is anchored by several burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Union Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the remote Pioneer Cem located near the southern border of the quadrangle.

Water plays a significant role in the layout of the region, from the recreational waters of Lake Nokomis to the winding paths of Indian Cr, Beaver Cr, and Badger Cr. These waterways cross into the northern reaches of Webster County, illustrating the connectivity between rural communities. Infrastructure is represented by the Humboldt Municipal Airport and a grid of secondary roads that link the town centers to the outlying farmsteads and cemeteries like Zion Cem and Hovey Cem.