Mingo serves as a primary settlement in this part of Jasper County, where the street grid of East and West Main Streets meets the natural path of Indian Creek. The surrounding landscape is defined by its drainage network, with Wolf Cr and Mud Cr carving paths through the northern sections, while Byers Br and Clear Cr cross the southern agricultural fields. Smaller hamlets and rural centers like Clyde, Peoria City, and Farrar are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by a structured grid of county roads and highways. The presence of Ditch Number 38 in the southwest highlights the intentional modification of the water table for farming. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, showing how contemporary transportation corridors such as Co HWY-f17 and State Highway 117 integrate with the historic township boundaries and family-farm road systems.
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1930 · Mitchellville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Colfax
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Altoona
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Mitchellville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Loring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1975 · Mingo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000