2015 Map of Paton

About this map

Paton stands as the primary community in this section of the Iowa plains, situated at the boundary of Greene and Webster counties. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and intricate drainages of several waterways, including W Buttrick Cr, Lost Br, and the Devils Fork. These streams cut through a highly structured section-line road grid, where large-scale agriculture is the dominant feature. The small settlement of Lena and the Dawson Cem provide focal points for local history and genealogy, marking the placement of earlier rural hubs. Significant county thoroughfares like Co Hwy E18 and Co Hwy P33 bisect the townships, facilitating the movement of goods and people across this fertile prairie region. The layout of S Main St and S Park St within the town site reveals the planned growth of the local municipal center.