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2022 Map of Sheffield

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sheffield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sheffield and Rockwell anchor this agricultural landscape along the border of Cerro Gordo and Franklin counties. The map captures a highly organized section-line road network, including thoroughfares like Partridge Ave and Nettle Ave, which facilitate movement across the fertile plains of North Central Iowa. These small-town centers are surrounded by several historic burial grounds, such as Hillside Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, providing critical touchpoints for genealogical research in the region.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the West Fork Cedar River and Bailey Creek winding through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The presence of Ziedler Park in Rockwell and the industrial layout of Sheffield, shown via streets like Brickyard Rd, reflect the community-focused and utility-driven development of these midwestern settlements. The mapping of smaller tributaries like Coldwater Cr and Beaverdam Creek provides a clear view of the local drainage patterns that have shaped farming here for generations.