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2010 Map of Sheldon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Floyd River and its tributary, the Little Floyd River, define the agricultural landscape of this O'Brien County region. Centered on the city of Sheldon, the map reveals a well-organized grid of rural roads and sections typical of Northwest Iowa. Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by several burial grounds situated on the outskirts of the main settlement, including East Lawn Cemetery, Saint Patricks Cemetery, and Saint Paul Cemetery.

Smaller outposts like Ritter to the north and Evander to the east mark the transition from the concentrated urban streets of Sheldon to the surrounding farmland. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Sheldon Municipal Airport and a network of arterial routes such as Country Club Rd and Monroe Ave. The hydrology of the area is detailed through numerous named waterways including Wolf Creek, Engels Creek, and Lamkin Creek, which drain the prairie terrain.