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2010 Map of Lorimor South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lorimor South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Thompson River winds through this section of southern Iowa, carving a valley that defines the landscape between Talmage and the surrounding uplands. In this 2010 survey, the rural character of the region is evident in its small settlements and numerous burial grounds, which serve as vital landmarks for local family history. Genealogists will find a high density of named sites, including the Brown Family Cemetery and the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, indicating early patterns of pioneer settlement and community centers that have persisted through the decades.

Transportation and commerce center around the village of Thayer, where the Thayer Post Office remains a focal point for the local population. The map captures the meeting of several watercourses, such as Wolf Creek, Fourmile Creek, and Sevenmile Creek, which feed into the primary river system. Further north, the settlement of Monette sits along a grid of gravel and paved roads like Warbler Ave and Velvet Ave, reflecting the enduring agricultural layout of the county.