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2010 Map of Huxley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Skunk River carves a winding path through this central Iowa corridor, defining the landscape between the southern edge of Ames and the rural communities below. This 2010 survey illustrates the transition from the city's southern reaches, including the Ames Municipal Airport, to the structured grid of the surrounding townships. The region's history is well-preserved in its numerous burial grounds, such as Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Sunday Cemetery, and the Palestine Cemetery to the south.

Settlement patterns follow the river and the arterial roads, with the town of Huxley serving as a central hub featuring the Huxley Post Office. Smaller locales like Midvale and Shipley appear alongside traditional crossroads, while the eastern portion of the map is anchored by Cambridge and its associated Cambridge Post Office. The drainage of Walnut Creek and Ballard Creek into the river system highlights the topography that has shaped local agriculture and development for generations.