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2010 Map of Madrid NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River valley dominates the eastern edge of this quadrangle, shaping a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal wetlands. Ridges like Frankel Ridge, Blank Ridge, and Buffalo Ridge overlook the river's path, providing a stark contrast to the flat agricultural grid of the interior. This region is notable for its concentration of institutional and community landmarks, particularly the State Hospital Cemetery and various local burial grounds such as James Gildea Cemetery and Liberty Cemetery.

Recreational camps are established along the wooded river bluffs, including Camp Mitigwa and Camp Hantesa, which utilize the proximity to Lost Lake and the various tributaries like Peas Creek and Turkey Creek. The settlement pattern follows a traditional township grid, punctuated by small locales like Jehu and Prairie Hill. The map also preserves the courses of numerous small waterways, including Bear Creek and Caton Branch, which drain the surrounding farmlands toward the primary river corridor.