2010 Map of Pilot Knob

About this map

Pilot Knob and the nearby Pilot Knob Lake anchor this 2010 topographic survey of the landscape northeast of Forest City. The terrain is defined by a grid of rural section roads and a complex network of waterways, including the Winnebago River, Beaver Creek, and Bear Creek. The map provides significant genealogical value for researchers, as it precisely locates several burial grounds across the township, such as Mount Valley Township Cemetery, Union Cemetery, South Bethel Cemetery, and Kingland Cemetery. The presence of Drainage Ditch No 52 in the southeast corner reflects the engineered nature of the regional drainage system, essential for the surrounding agricultural environment. Small water features like Pike Run and Lime Creek further detail the hydrology of this northern Iowa landscape during the early 21st century.