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2015 Map of Littleport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Turkey River and Volga River wind through this corner of Clayton County, carving a landscape marked by deep incisions like Pine Hollow and Beddows Hollow. These waterways dictated the placement of early settlements, including Littleport, Elkport, and Communia, where traditional gridded road systems give way to the winding paths of the river valleys. The northern reaches of the map feature distinctive civil engineering landmarks such as the Motor Mill Bridge and the Garnavillo Township Culvert, reflecting the region's agricultural infrastructure.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites across the townships, from the Saint Joseph Cem in the northeast to more secluded spots like Meenan Cem, Blanchaine Cem, and the Old Garber Cem. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural hydrology of streams like Panther Cr and Roberts Cr and the rural road network, which remains largely defined by the original section lines of the Public Land Survey System.