2015 Map of Maurice

About this map

The town of Maurice sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Sioux County, where the West Branch Floyd River carves a path southward toward the Plymouth County line. The settlement of Struble marks the southern reach of the survey, anchored by Saint Joseph Cemetery along the West Branch Floyd River. The geography is defined by a dense grid of section roads including Garfield Avenue and Hickory Avenue, connecting isolated farmsteads with local landmarks such as Saint Marys Cemetery and Sherman Township Cemetery. This survey illustrates the persistent rural character of Northwest Iowa in the early 21st century, showing how the drainage patterns of the Orange City Slough and other small tributaries have influenced the placement of both roads and historic burial grounds.