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2015 Map of Kinross

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kinross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of Keokuk and Washington counties is defined here by the winding course of the English River and its southern branch. At the heart of this rural territory, the small settlement of Kinross sits near the headwaters of Smith Cr, while the community of Nira remains a distinct marker along the section lines to the east. The land is precisely divided by a grid of numbered township roads, such as 140th St and 320th Ave, reflecting the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks in the rural cemeteries that dot the countryside, including Fairview Cem, Bunker Hill Cem, and Center Cem. The topography is shaped by various waterways, including the South English River and the W Fork Crooked Cr in the southern sections, which create natural breaks in the orderly farm plots. This survey captures a modern perspective on a classic Iowan farming region where the historic placement of small-town centers and burial grounds continues to anchor the community.