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1984 Map of Humboldt

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Humboldt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through this North Central Iowa landscape, serving as a corridor for small riverside communities like Humboldt and Dakota City. The area is characterized by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, such as Ditch No 62 and Ditch No 116, which supports the agricultural productivity of the surrounding plains. These human-made waterways intersect with natural features like Cylinder Creek and Beaver Creek, creating a complex hydrological system that spans multiple county lines including Pocahontas and Humboldt counties.

State-managed lands are prominent throughout the region, preserving pockets of native habitat such as the Kalsow Prairie State Wildlife Management Area and Sunken Grove State Wildlife Management Area. Local infrastructure is well-defined by the era's transportation needs, featuring the Chicago and North Western railroad and several small aviation sites, including the Laurens Skyways Landing Strip and the Brock Ranch Landing Strip. Genealogists may find interest in the location of Corpus Christi Cem and numerous named settlements that anchor the rural grid.