2010 Map of Ida Grove NW

About this map

The Maple River carves a meandering path through the heart of this Sac County agricultural landscape, providing the primary drainage for a network of prairie tributaries. Surveyed at the dawn of the 2010s, the terrain is defined by a rigorous section-line road grid, where long-established routes like Indian Ave and Landmark Ave frame the expansive fields. Small creeks, including Silver Creek, Buffalo Creek, and Halfway Creek, slice through the grid, creating the only significant breaks in the geometric pattern of the farmland. This map documents a quintessential Iowa agricultural district, preserving the specific placement of farmsteads and rural infrastructure as they appeared before recent decades of consolidation. The relationship between the natural hydrology of Elk Creek and the man-made precision of thoroughfares like Orchard Ave illustrates the region’s long-standing commitment to organized land use and water management.