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2015 Map of Lorimor North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lorimor sits at the southern edge of this Madison and Union County landscape, where the headwaters of several drainages begin their descent through the Iowa countryside. The terrain is defined by the branching networks of the N Fork Clanton Cr and S Fork Clanton Cr, which carve a rolling topography of ridges and draws. These watercourses dictate the placement of the early road network, which follows the high ground between valleys. Smaller settlements like Barney appear in the east, reflecting the traditional rural township structure of the region.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Clark Cem, Hamblin Cem, Bullock Cem, and Barney Cem. The transition from old agricultural paths to modern infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Heritage Trl and Clark Tower Rd, illustrating how the landscape continues to serve both utility and recreation while maintaining its foundational rural character.