Sanborn sits as the primary settlement on this western Iowa landscape, situated along the eastern edge of the Coteau des Prairies upland. The town's grid is clearly defined, with streets like Main St and Sibley St forming the community core. To the north and south, the drainage patterns of the Floyd River and the S Br Little Floyd River dictate the topography, as these water bodies cut through the agricultural sections of O'Brien County. Genealogists will find the locations of Roseland Cem to the northwest and Saint Cecilia Cem to the southeast, providing valuable anchors for local family history research. The map also documents the intricate network of rural roads, including Co RD b14 and Redwood Ave, which connect the dispersed farmsteads across the township lines.
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1954 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Sheldon SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sheldon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Primghar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Plessis
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Gaza
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sanborn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Ashton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Cloverdale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000