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2021 Map of Ravenwood

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ravenwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ravenwood serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Nodaway County, situated near the headwaters of several drainages including Munkres Br and Honey Cr. The terrain is defined by the broad valley of the Platte River, which flows southward toward the adjacent settlements of Conception Junction and Clyde. These communities are connected by a grid of rural routes such as State Hwy MM and State Hwy E, reflecting a long-standing pattern of homesteads and farm-to-market access.

Local history is preserved at sites like Oak Lawn Cem and Sweet Home Cem, which provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The map also highlights the transition from traditional land use to modern recreation, noted by the Nature Trl winding through the river bottomlands. Numerous named tributaries, such as Wildcat Cr and Zounds Cr, illustrate the intricate drainage system that has shaped the county's development and land division for generations.