2013 Map of Lost Nation

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River meanders across the southern landscape of this Clinton County region, defining the setting for the small settlement of Toronto. Further north, the town of Lost Nation serves as a central hub, where the street grid is anchored by thoroughfares like Broadway St, Western St, and Railroad Ave. The layout of the countryside reveals a rigid section-line road network, typical of the Iowa plains, with rural routes such as 150th St and 130th Ave connecting isolated farmsteads. To the northeast, the terrain is drained by Elwood Cr, while the southern reaches near the river show more varied topography and local landmarks like Park Rd. This survey documents the persistent agricultural character of the area, punctuated by these two distinct river-and-rail settlements.