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2013 Map of Lake City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lake City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake City anchors the southwestern corner of this Calhoun County landscape, its grid defined by streets like W Franklin St and S Rainbow Rd. The surrounding territory is a quintessential example of Iowa's agricultural drainage history, where the winding course of Lake Creek is supplemented by man-made engineering. To the north, the small settlement of Sherwood sits at the intersection of 290th St and Jennings Ave, marking a quiet rural crossroads in the prairie.

The map reveals a highly structured environment where water management is central to the land's utility. Extensive systems like Drainage Ditch 198 and Drainage Ditch 10 crisscross the section lines, reflecting a century of efforts to prepare the rich soil for intensive cultivation. Primary transit routes, including Co Hwy N41, connect these agricultural hubs, providing a clear view of the regional infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century.