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2018 Map of Lehigh

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lehigh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through the center of this southern Webster County landscape, where the town of Lehigh sits at a prominent bend. The river’s winding course is flanked by complex drainage networks, including Crooked Cr and the notable Deception Hollow. To the south, the grid of Iowa farmland gives way to the street plan of Dayton, while the small settlement of Burnside occupies the western plateau.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds across these townships, from the Dayton Cem on the edge of town to the secluded Low Cem and Oak Grove Cem overlooking the river valley. The map also documents local water management through features like Ditch Number Twentysix, illustrating the transition from natural creek beds to engineered agricultural drainage. This survey provides a clear view of the area's mix of riverside topography and rural development.