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2010 Map of Maloy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Maloy sits near the winding course of the Platte River in this section of Taylor County, characterized by a grid of rural roads and scattered historical sites. The landscape is defined by the intersection of water and transport, where the river and its tributary, Platte Branch, meander through the farmland. The small settlement is anchored by the Maloy Post Office, reflecting its role as a local service point for the surrounding agricultural community during the early 21st century.

Several burial grounds are situated throughout the quadrangle, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Platte River Cemetery near the river, along with Forest Home Cemetery to the southeast. These sites, along with the drainage patterns of Turkey Creek and the Grand River, illustrate the enduring physical and social layout of the Iowa countryside. The map reveals how local infrastructure like Yellowstone Ave and Co Rd J43 integrates with the natural hydrology to shape the region's development.