2010 Map of Manchester

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The Maquoketa River serves as the central artery for this region, winding past the county seat of Manchester and continuing south toward the waters of Hartwick Lake. This 2010 survey highlights a landscape where traditional agricultural patterns meet specialized modern infrastructure, notably the Manchester National Fish Hatchery and the Manchester Municipal Airport. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the township, ranging from the large Oakland Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery in the north to the Sands Farm Cemetery and Milo Township Cemetery in the southeast corner. The presence of the Bailey's Ford Post Office and Baileys Ford Cemetery near a prominent bend in the river suggests a historic crossing point that has remained a local landmark. Further south, the small settlement of Golden sits at the junction of Todds Creek and the Golden Branch, illustrating the enduring importance of these minor waterways to local geography.