2010 Map of Melvin

About this map

Melvin serves as the primary settlement on this Osceola County landscape, situated at the intersection of Sorrel Ave and 250th St. The surrounding countryside is defined by its agricultural grid and a drainage system where the Little Ocheyedan River and Ocheyedan River wind across the northern and central sections of the sheet. The prevalence of named watercourses, including Waterman Creek and the man-made Judicial Ditch Number 64, highlights the intensive water management required for regional farming. Local history is anchored by the Baker Township Cemetery, located centrally near a bend in the river, while the Thomas Pit Access in the northeast indicates local resource extraction. The map provides a precise look at the rural road network, with alphabetized avenues and numbered streets framing the open plains of northwestern Iowa.