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2022 Map of Kent

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Kent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The town of Kent sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Union County, Iowa, where several branches of the Platte River converge. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Middle Platte River, W Platte River, and E Platte River, along with smaller tributaries like Saylings Cr and Todd Br. This topography has historically shaped the local road network and settlement patterns, creating a patchwork of farms connected by a grid of named routes such as High And Dry Rd and Beechwood Ave.

Genealogical interest is found in the rural burial grounds that dot the countryside, including McDuffie Cem, Morgan Cem, and Bruning Cem. Near the confluence of several river branches, the Grove Chapel Cem stands alongside its namesake church, illustrating the early community centers established by Iowan pioneers. The map also records the complex county boundaries where Union, Adams, Taylor, and Ringgold counties meet, marked by roads like Ringgold-Union St.