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2015 Map of McPaul

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of McPaul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Missouri River defines the western edge of this Fremont County landscape, marking the boundary where Nebraska meets Iowa. The river's historical shifts are evident in the complex network of sloughs and chutes, including Sandy Slough, E Chute, and W Chute. To the east, the settlement of Thurman sits at the foot of the bluffs, while the small communities of McPaul and Percival occupy the fertile bottomlands between the river and the loess hills.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks preserved here. Kenosha Cem and Eatons Cem are located near the riverbank, providing reference points for early pioneer burials in the region. The map also details an extensive drainage system designed to manage the flood-prone plains, featuring the Scott Township Ditch, Mule Slough Ditch, and Mustard Lateral, all surrounding the prominent Forneys Lake. Local roads like Splitt DR and Wa Con Da RD provide access to the lakeshores, reflecting the area's mix of agricultural utility and lakeside proximity near Jones Point.