2015 Map of Ruthven

About this map

The settlement of Ruthven anchors the southeastern corner of this Iowa landscape, where the prairie grid meets a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands. This area, straddling the line between Clay Co and Palo Alto Co, is defined by its expansive water bodies, including Lost Island Lake and Trumbull Lake. The township boundaries of t97n r35w and t96n r35w are crisscrossed by a systematic road network, though the natural hydrology of Dan Green Slough and Barringer Slough frequently interrupts the agricultural layout. For genealogists, the map identifies local landmarks such as Crown Hill Cem and Calvary Cem on the outskirts of the village. The drainage patterns of Pickerel Run and Ditch Number 61 reveal the ongoing management of this marshy terrain, which also includes protected habitats like Blue-Wing Marsh.