2013 Map of Pilot Knob

About this map

Pilot Knob rises as a prominent landmark in this section of north-central Iowa, overlooking a landscape defined by its complex hydrology and the precise grid of 21st-century agricultural development. The terrain is marked by the winding courses of the Winnebago River, Beaver Cr, and Bear Cr, which meander through the prairie lands. This 2013 survey illustrates the modernization of Iowa's drainage systems, notably featuring Drainage Ditch Number 54, a testament to the engineering required to manage the state's rich farmland. Near the southern edge, the secluded Pilot Knob Lake sits adjacent to its namesake elevation, accessed via Oakridge Valley Rd. The map documents a sparsely populated but highly organized rural area, where long-established section lines are reflected in the road network of numbered avenues and streets.