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2018 Map of Saint Ansgar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cedar River carves a winding path through this corner of northern Mitchell County, Iowa, anchoring a landscape defined by its agricultural heritage and river crossings. The town of Saint Ansgar serves as the primary hub, where a dense network of local streets such as Old Mill Rd and Industrial Park Dr meet established cemeteries like McKinley Cem and Saint Ansgar Cem. This 2018 survey reveals a series of small, distinct communities including Mona, Otranto, and Toeterville, each linked by a strict grid of section roads.

Local landmarks such as the Otranto Bridge underscore the importance of the river for regional connectivity. Genealogists will find a high concentration of family and community burial sites, from Rustad Cem and Farley Cem in the north to the Priem Cem further south. The map also documents the convergence of several waterways including Otter Cr, Deer Creek, and Turtle Cr, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped the development of these farmsteads for generations.