2013 Map of Patterson

About this map

Patterson and the surrounding Madison County landscape are defined by the winding paths of the Middle River and Cedar Cr. The area is home to iconic landmarks of regional heritage, including the Cedar Creek Covered Bridge near Cedar Lake and the Holliwell Covered Bridge further south along the river. These structures reflect a rural infrastructure built around the local waterways, connecting small communities and farmsteads. The settlement pattern features established hubs like Tileville and Tola, which sit amidst a grid of rural routes such as Settlers Trl and Quail Ridge Ave. This 2013 snapshot shows the persistence of small-town Iowa geography, where traditional river crossings and modern county highways like Co HWY-g4r intersect. The topography is marked by significant drainages including Jones Cr, which carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle.