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2013 Map of Madrid NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Madrid NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through this portion of Boone County, Iowa, creating a landscape of prominent bluffs and ridges like Frankel Ridge, Blank Ridge, and Buffalo Ridge. Along the river's eastern banks, the map captures the transition from high woodland to the edge of Ledges State Park, a terrain defined by sharp elevation changes and winding tributaries such as Peas Cr and Bear Cr.

Away from the river valley, the land transitions into the structured grid of Iowa’s agricultural heartland. Small settlements and rural points of interest like Jehu and Prairie Hill sit amidst a network of section roads. The area is also notable for its recreational and youth camps, specifically Camp Mitigwa and Camp Hantesa, which utilize the wooded breaks along the Des Moines River valley. Several named waterways, including Eversoll Cr and Caton Br, drain the surrounding fields into the primary river system.