2010 Map of Nora Springs

About this map

The Shell Rock River meanders diagonally across this North Central Iowa landscape, serving as the central geographic feature for the communities of Nora Springs and Rock Falls. In the southeast, Nora Junction remains a distinct point near the larger settlement of Nora Springs, reflecting the region's historical reliance on transportation corridors. The rural grid is punctuated by small, established locales such as Wheelerwood in the north and Portland in the southwest corner. Local landmarks like the Rock Falls Bridge and Rock Falls Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also identifies recreational and community spaces, including Camp at the Woods along the river and Spotts Field further south, illustrating the mix of residential life and natural riparian terrain.