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2018 Map of McClelland

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of McClelland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

McClelland and Underwood anchor this survey of rural Pottawattamie County, Iowa, showcasing a landscape defined by the drainage networks of Mosquito Creek and Keg Cr. The map captures a transition from traditional agricultural corridors to more modern residential patterns, yet it remains firmly rooted in local history. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of early burial grounds, including the Downsville Cem and the Pottawattamie County Home Cem, the latter situated near the community of McClelland.

Infrastructure like the Railroad Hwy traces the historical movement of goods and people across the plains, while the small settlements of Weston, Quick, and Peter provide a window into the township's dispersed population centers. Elevated terrain features like Bent Tree Ridge and Turnberry Ridge stand out against the creek valleys, and the presence of Saint Columbanus Church in Weston reflects the long-standing spiritual centers of these prairie towns.