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2018 Map of Ruthven

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ruthven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ruthven sits at the intersection of a complex prairie pothole ecosystem and the grid of Palo Alto County. This 2018 survey illustrates the town's position between the extensive waters of Lost Island Lake and Barringer Slough, showcasing a landscape dominated by glacial depressions and managed wetlands. The town itself is clearly detailed with a street grid including Main ST and Old HWY 18, providing a clear view of the community's layout south of the major lake systems. Local heritage is marked by Hill Cem and Calvary Cem on the eastern edge of town.

The northern and western portions of the quadrangle are defined by a network of named sloughs and lakes, such as Trumbull Lake, Mud Lake, and Dan Green Slough. These features, connected by waterways like Pickerel Run and Ditch Number 61, underscore the region's hydrography where the Clay and Palo Alto county line bisects these natural drainage patterns. The map provides an essential record of modern conservation and land use, from the Blue Wing Marsh to the drainage at Lost Island Outlet.