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2013 Map of Oskaloosa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The S Skunk River meanders across the northern reaches of this Mahaska County landscape, while the city of Oskaloosa serves as the central hub of industry and education. In the heart of the community, the Oskaloosa Bandstand anchors the downtown grid, flanked by institutions such as Iowa Union College. The map captures the specialized land use on the city's western edge, where the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds and Southern Iowa Speedway provide space for regional recreation.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Muchakinock Cr and its tributaries, which flow toward the outlying settlements of Evans, Beacon, and Bolton. This network of rural roads and watercourses highlights the transition from the concentrated residential blocks of Oskaloosa to the agricultural and natural areas of southern Iowa. Local landmarks like the Oskaloosa Waterworks and Edmundson Golf Course further illustrate the development of essential services and leisure spaces in this early 21st-century survey.