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2010 Map of Saint Ansgar

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Saint Ansgar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cedar River flows southward through Mitchell County, Iowa, defining the rural character of this northern borderland near Mona. This landscape is marked by a network of small agricultural hubs and historical burial grounds, including the Saint Ansgar Cemetery and the McKinley Cemetery located south of the town center. The settlement of Saint Ansgar serves as a primary focal point, anchored by the Saint Ansgar Post Office and nearby recreational spaces like Acorn Park Golf and Recreation.

Transport routes and water crossings are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Otranto Bridge spanning the river at Otranto. Further east, the intersection at Stacyville Junction and the small community of Toeterville illustrate the dispersed nature of local commerce. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community landmarks such as the Farley Cemetery, Rustad Cemetery, and Priem Cemetery, which trace the ancestral footprints across the Iowa-Minnesota state line.