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2022 Map of Pilot Knob

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pilot Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The glacial landscape south of Leland is defined by a complex network of wetlands and small waterways, including the meandering Winnebago River and Lime Creek. This area of northern Iowa features the prominent elevation of Pilot Knob, a distinctive landform that rises above the surrounding plains. The local geography is etched with the drainage patterns of Beaver Cr and Bear Cr, alongside human-engineered features like Drainage Ditch Number 54.

Cultural history is heavily represented by numerous rural burial sites scattered across the township lines, such as Winnebago Lutheran Church Cem, Union Cem, and Kingland Cem. Near the northern edge of Forest City, a series of specialized paths including the Equestrian Trl, Three Bridges Trl, and McGrady Trl wind through the terrain surrounding Pilot Knob Lake, reflecting the region's modern focus on recreation and conservation within its traditional agricultural framework.