2013 Map of Matlock

About this map

Matlock stands at the northern edge of this Sioux County survey, anchoring a landscape defined by the rigid grid of rural roads and the natural wanderings of the Floyd River. The river cuts through the southeastern corner, while Otter Cr drains the northwestern section near the town site. The map reflects the enduring agricultural structure of Northwest Iowa in the early 21st century, where the small settlement of Boyden appears on the western margin along US Highway 18. The intersection of paved routes like Highway 60 and the gravel grid of named avenues such as Larch Ave and Lily Ave illustrate the logistical framework of the region's farming economy. This record captures the precise spatial relationship between these two small communities and the watercourses that have historically influenced the drainage and development of the surrounding prairie.