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2010 Map of Oto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Oto sits along the eastern bank of the Little Sioux River in Woodbury County, serving as a focal point for this rural landscape in the early 21st century. The river's historical path is clearly visible through the Old Channel Little Sioux River and the nearby Horseshoe Lake, illustrating how the waterway has shifted over time. This hydrologic activity is further evidenced by several tributaries, including East Fork Wolf Creek, Fern Creek, and Moose Creek, which carve through the agricultural grid.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by the Oto Cemetery, Peiro Bethel Cemetery, and Saint Marys Cemetery. These sites, along with the Oto Post Office, define the community's footprint amidst a network of rural roads like Kossuth Ave and Lee Ave. Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Inkpaduta River Access, providing a point of entry to the river system that has long shaped the region's geography.