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2013 Map of Nora Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Shell Rock River snakes through this northern Iowa landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the riverside communities of Rock Falls and Nora Springs. The topography is defined by the river’s winding course and its tributaries, including Rock Falls Cr and Little Lime Cr. In Nora Springs, the Hawkeye Street Underpass and the nearby rail convergence at Nora Junction highlight the area's legacy as a transportation hub, where steel and stone meet the water.

Rural life is marked by the orderly grid of county roads such as 330th St and Falls Park Dr, connecting smaller settlements like Wheelerwood and Plymouth. Notable local landmarks range from the utilitarian Spotts Field Airport and Rock Falls Bridge to the recreational Camp at the Woods. This survey documents a balance of established townships and the open agricultural stretches that define the region south of the Mitchell County line.