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2010 Map of Rising Sun

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rising Sun and the surrounding Polk County countryside are defined by the convergence of several major waterways and the steady expansion of rural residential areas. The Des Moines River meanders through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by the North River and the meandering path of Spring Creek. Historically significant burial grounds are distributed throughout the landscape, including the Rising Sun Cemetery, Stuart Cemetery, and Powers-Warren Cemetery, which serve as physical markers of the area's early families.

Settlement patterns show a mix of established clusters like Carbondale and Hastie alongside newer developments such as Woodland Hills. The presence of Randleman Lake and the Toad Valley Public Golf Course highlights the transition of this area from purely agricultural and riverine land to a landscape incorporating recreation. At the far southern edge, the map captures the outskirts of Carlisle, where the river valley widens and interacts with the local road network including Ne 12th Ave.