2013 Map of Rush Lake West

About this map

Leverett stands as a primary point of reference in this corner of northwest Iowa, situated just north of where the N Raccoon River winds through the landscape. The region is defined by its agricultural grid and a series of distinct glacial water bodies, most notably Rush Lake in the northeast and Pickerel Lake near the center of the sheet. These lakes, along with several drainage systems like N Br Lizard Cr and Cedar Cr, break the rigid pattern of section-line roads such as Co Line Rd and Potato Farm Rd. The topography here reflects the typical prairie pothole region, where subtle elevation changes dictate the flow of the creeks and the location of the remaining natural wetlands. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure at the start of the 2010s, tracing the paths of numerous numbered avenues and streets that connect the disparate farmsteads and fields of Buena Vista County.