2015 Map of Manning SE

About this map

The agricultural landscape of west-central Iowa is defined here by the convergence of Carroll, Crawford, Shelby, and Audubon counties. The rolling terrain is drained by the E Br West Nishnabotna River in the southeast corner and Long Br to the northwest, with the sectioned grid of the Public Land Survey System dictating the placement of farm-to-market roads like Street F16 and Street F24. This 2015 survey shows a rural environment deeply rooted in its township structure, where community life is anchored by quiet landmarks such as the Lincoln Township Cem and Douglas Township Cem. The map provides a clear look at the enduring geometry of Iowa’s rural infrastructure, where named thoroughfares like Yellowwood Rd and Wildwood Rd bridge the gaps between scattered farmsteads and the headwaters of Lone Willow Cr.