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2010 Map of Mount Pleasant

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Pleasant serves as the regional anchor for this part of Henry County, situated where the northern prairies meet the winding drainage of the Skunk River. The landscape is defined by its numerous small burial grounds and rural landmarks, such as the Abraham Farm Cemetery and Robinson Cemetery, which offer valuable data points for family historians tracing early Iowa lineages. The town of Oakland Mills sits along the river to the southwest, featuring the Oakland Mills Bridge and nearby Oakland Mills Cemetery.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the local geography, with Big Creek and Saunders Branch cutting through the terrain to join the main river. These waterways, along with features like East Lake and the Faulkner State Access Area, highlight the balance between agricultural utility and conservation. From the Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport on the eastern edge to the quiet enclave of Westwood in the west, the map provides a look at the community's infrastructure and rural character at the start of the 2010s.