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2010 Map of Riceville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Riceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Riceville serves as the primary hub of this northern Iowa landscape, situated where the Wapsipinicon River and Watsons Creek converge. The town's grid is anchored by the Riceville Post Office and sits just south of the recreational area formed by Lake Hendricks and the Lake Hendricks Dam. Outside the main settlement, the land is organized by a strict cardinal grid of rural roads, including HWY 9, Valley Ave, and Birch Ave, reflecting the region's agricultural foundations.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several established burial grounds scattered across the township, such as Jenkins Township Cemetery to the north and Reckner Cemetery in the southeast. Further south along the river's winding path, Saint Peters Cemetery and the smaller settlement of Nelson illustrate the distribution of early community life. The mapping shows a landscape shaped by both the natural meanders of the river and the precise geometry of Iowa's county road system.