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2013 Map of Monroe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The S Skunk River meanders diagonally through this Jasper County landscape, creating a drainage basin fed by Warren Grove Cr, Sewer Cr, and Carson Cr. The settlement of Monroe occupies the southwest corner, defined by its grid of streets including Main St and Washington St, while the smaller community of Reasnor sits further northeast along the river valley.

Agricultural patterns dominate the terrain, bisected by historic thoroughfares like Diamond Trail Rd. Notable landmarks include the Riverview Honor Farm in the north and the Gateway Recreation Golf Course on the western edge of Monroe. The map captures the interface between these established Iowa towns and the surrounding watercourses, such as Van Zante Cr and Wire Lake, illustrating a rural economy deeply tied to the land and its tributary network.