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2010 Map of Peterson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders sharply through this landscape, defining the character of Peterson, Iowa. This settlement, positioned along the river's bend, serves as a local hub with its Peterson Post Office and nearby Oakland Cemetery. The surrounding terrain is dissected by numerous watercourses including Bluebird Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Brooke Creek, which create a complex drainage pattern across the agricultural grid.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of the Daily Burial Ground located south of the main river channel. Recreational landmarks such as Bertran Camp and the Riverside - Little Sioux Access highlight the river's role in the community's outdoor life. The map's detail reflects the region's rural infrastructure, from established county roads like Hill Rd to the network of numbered avenues and streets that frame the Iowa countryside.