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2010 Map of Oakland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The West Nishnabotna River carves a winding path through this western Iowa agricultural landscape, defining the eastern edge of the town of Oakland. The settlement serves as the area's primary hub, featuring a concentrated grid of streets and the Oakland Post Office. Outside the town center, the terrain is characterized by a precise network of rural roads with botanical and tree-inspired names, including Honeysuckle Rd, Elmtree Rd, and Dogwood Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant landmarks, including Oaklawn Cemetery situated just north of town and Belknap Cemetery to the west. The presence of two small airfields, Bane Ridge Airport and Kimberly Airport, alongside several drainage systems like Minimum Creek and Slocum Creek, illustrates the mix of aviation history and drainage management essential to the region's farming economy in the early 21st century.