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2010 Map of Kent

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Kent serves as the primary hub of this rural landscape in southwestern Iowa, characterized by a complex network of waterways that converge in the region. The Platte River system dominates the geography, with the West Platte River, Middle Platte River, and East Platte River all winding through the undulating farmland. These river branches, along with tributaries like Todd Branch and Saylings Cr, dictate the placement of local infrastructure and historic sites.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds preserved among the fields, including McDuthies Cemetery, Grove Chapel Cemetery, and the Morgan Cemetery. The village of Kent remains anchored by the Kent Post Office, while the southern reaches of the map show the small locality of Polen near the intersection of York Ave and 110th St. The road network, from High and Dry Rd to Ringgold-Union St, follows the section lines of the classic Midwestern survey grid, framing the dispersed homesteads and agricultural operations.