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2010 Map of Luton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Agricultural patterns and drainage infrastructure define the landscape around the small settlements of Luton and Owego in Woodbury County. The terrain is structured by an extensive grid of section-line roads, including Dallas Ave and 300th St, which facilitate movement between rural homesteads and regional markets. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Farmers Canal and Farmers Ditch, which redirect flow alongside natural waterways like Whiskey Creek and Camp Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Grange Cemetery in the northern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark for the surrounding farming community. The inclusion of Snyders Grove suggests a pocket of woodland or a local landmark amidst the prevailing cropland. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring rural character of this part of Iowa, where the economy remains deeply tied to the land and its sophisticated irrigation and drainage networks.