Polk and Jasper counties meet along a north-south line that divides this rural landscape, where the South Skunk River carves a path through central Iowa. The river valley is a defining physical corridor, evidenced by the Old Channel and several tributaries like Sugar Cr and Santiago Cr. The settlement of Mitchellville sits in the southwestern quadrant, displaying a grid of streets such as Mill St SE and Center Ave N. To the northeast, the terrain rises toward Green Castle, a distinct high point overlooking the surrounding farmland.
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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 · Prairie City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Colfax
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Runnells
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Altoona
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Rising Sun
USGS Topo · 1:24,000