2018 Map of Ida Grove NW

About this map

Galva sits near the northern boundary of this western Iowa landscape, serving as a primary point of settlement within the sectioned farmland of Ida and Sac counties. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Maple River, which meanders southward through the center of the sheet, joined by several smaller tributaries including Silver Cr and Buffalo Cr. This 2018 survey reveals a highly organized rural grid, where roads like Indian Ave and Keystone Ave divide the country into uniform agricultural blocks. The map captures the modern infrastructure of the region, emphasizing the connection between small town centers and the surrounding watercourses like Elk Cr that drain the fertile prairie lands. This geometric arrangement of secondary highways and local roads illustrates the enduring township-and-range system that has shaped Iowa's rural identity for over a century.