2013 Map of Manly

About this map

Manly serves as the primary hub of this North Central Iowa landscape, situated at a crossroads of transportation and agriculture. The town's grid is bisected by major transit corridors, while the surrounding countryside is defined by the drainage patterns of Beaver Cr and the Shell Rock River. To the north, the smaller settlement of Kensett is accompanied by the label Kinsett, suggesting a local variation or specific district. The rural character of Worth County is evident in the strictly rectilinear road network, including routes like Nettle Ave and Quail Ave, which navigate around natural watercourses such as Elk Cr and Spring Cr. This survey illustrates the modern agricultural footprint of the region, where managed waterways like Ditch Number 53 supplement the natural river systems to support the fertile prairie lands between Glade and the outlying farmsteads.