2013 Map of Northwood

About this map

The town of Northwood serves as the focal point of this northern Iowa landscape, situated along the meandering path of the Shell Rock River. The river corridor defines the western edge of the community, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by a grid-like network of agricultural roads and drainage systems like Ditch Number 11 and Ditch Number 40. To the east of the town center, the Northwood Municipal Airport is a notable modern landmark near the intersection of Co HWY s48 and 470th St. To the south, the terrain opens into the Turkeyfoot Prairie, reflecting the area's natural heritage amidst a deeply managed agricultural environment. Water remains a defining feature of the quadrangle, with Deer Creek cutting through the northeast corner, providing a contrast to the geometric precision of the farm plots and bird-named avenues such as Nuthatch Ave and Partridge Ave.