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2023 Map of Prairie City

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Prairie City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Prairie City serves as the primary hub in this portion of Jasper County, where the transition from residential streets to vast prairie restoration projects defines the modern landscape. The western portion of the map is dominated by the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, indicating a significant regional commitment to preserving the native tallgrass ecosystem.

Genealogists will find a high density of small burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Mound Prairie Cem, Dowler Cem, and the Ritter-Worth Cem. These sites, often situated near watercourses like Union Valley Creek and Calhoun Creek, mark the legacy of early rural settlement. The grid of county roads, such as S 112th Ave W and Hwy F70 W, facilitates a clear view of the area's agricultural and conservation boundaries.