2013 Map of Plover

About this map

The town of Plover anchors the southwestern corner of this Pocahontas County landscape, which is defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads and an intricate hydrological network. The Des Moines River winds southward through the eastern half of the map, providing a natural contrast to the strictly straight lines of the surrounding agricultural land. Public recreation is noted at the River Runner Access along the riverbank, while the territory is drained by several named watercourses including Cylinder Cr, Beaver Cr, and engineered channels like Ditch Number 123, Ditch Number 48, and Ditch Number 17. This drainage infrastructure, typical of the region, illustrates the intensive management of the Iowa plains to support its expansive farming economy.