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2010 Map of Patterson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Patterson anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, where the Middle River winds through the central valley. The map documents a rural Iowa community defined by its watercourses and a remarkable concentration of historic preservation, most notably the Cedar Creek Covered Bridge in the north and the Holliwell Covered Bridge further south. These landmarks, along with smaller settlements like Tileville and Tola, highlight a region where the traditional agricultural layout remains largely intact.

Local family history is exceptionally well-preserved through numerous burial grounds scattered across the countryside. Genealogists can locate specific sites including Montpelier Cemetery, McGinnis Cemetery, Union Chapel Cemetery, King Cemetery, Sayre Cemetery, and Beardsley Cemetery. The terrain is shaped by the drainage of Cedar Creek and Jones Creek, illustrating the environmental factors that dictated the placement of farms and early crossroads settlements.