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2013 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River and N River converge in the southern portion of this region, creating a landscape defined by expansive floodplains and winding tributaries. The small settlement of Adelphi sits near the riverbanks, while the unincorporated community of Rising Sun occupies the higher ground to the northwest. Between these points, the topography is shaped by the drainage of Spring Cr and Mud Cr, which flow through a mix of agricultural tracts and developing residential pockets like Woodland Hills.

Transportation and recreation are central to the area's modern character, featuring De Louis Field Airport and the Toad Valley Public Golf Course. To the southwest, the town of Carlisle and the waters of Avon Lake and Randleman Lake provide a clear view of the suburban and industrial interface southeast of the state capital. This survey captures the transition of rural Polk County into a series of interconnected residential and utility corridors.