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2010 Map of Ridgeway

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ridgeway stands as the primary hub of this northern Iowa landscape, anchored by the Ridgeway Post Office along the rail corridor. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community in Winneshiek County, evidenced by a high density of burial grounds that mark the heritage of early settlers. Notable sites include the Orleans Cemetery, Lincoln Cemetery, and the Madison Settlement Cemetery, each reflecting the organized townships and family lineages that defined the area.

The physical geography is shaped by the drainage patterns of Walnut Creek, Ten Mile Creek, and Burr Oak Creek. Significant engineering is noted at the Ten Mile Creek Bridge, while the agricultural road grid, including Pole Line Rd and Madison Rd, facilitates the movement between the small town center and the surrounding farmsteads. These layers of data provide a clear view of the persistent rural character of the region in the early 21st century.