2010 Map of Marcus

About this map

Marcus serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Cherokee County, its grid of streets anchored by the Marcus Post Office and bordered by the Holy Name Cemetery and Marcus-Amherst Cemetery to the south. The surrounding terrain is defined by a rigorous township-and-range road system, including routes like 450th St and 520th St, which cross a network of prairie waterways. Drainage follows the winding paths of the West Fork Little Sioux River and its tributaries, Whisky Creek and Fiddle Creek, which cut across the geometric field patterns. To the southwest, the curiously named Willies Bomber Patch Airport provides a distinct landmark for the local area. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the rural character of the region as it transitioned into the twenty-first century, preserving the placement of local cemeteries and farm-to-market infrastructure.