2010 Map of Ruthven

About this map

Lost Island Lake and Trumbull Lake dominate this prairie pothole landscape in northern Iowa, where the town of Ruthven serves as the primary community hub. The map reveals an intricate network of wetlands and water bodies, including the expansive Barringer Slough and Dan Green Slough, which characterize the region's complex hydrology. Within the town of Ruthven, the Ruthven Post Office anchors the small grid of streets, while the local history is preserved at Crown Hill Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery on the eastern edge of the settlement. The surrounding sections are defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, such as 300th St and 350th Ave, punctuated by smaller features like Round Lake and the Lost Island Outlet. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from open water to marshlands like Blue Wing Marsh and Smiths Slough.