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2010 Map of Shell Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shell Rock and the western edge of Waverly anchor this study of the Butler and Bremer County border, where the meandering Shell Rock River defines the local geography. The river’s path is traced through several crossings, including the Shell Rock Bridge, the Cherry Street Bridge, and the Waverly Junction Bridge to the southeast. These crossings were historically vital to the rural road network, connecting the agricultural hinterland to the Shell Rock Post Office and local commerce.

To the south, the settlement of Finchford sits near the confluence of Klock Creek and the West Fork Cedar River. The map highlights important community markers for genealogists, such as Riverside Cemetery, Waverly Junction Cemetery, and Finchford Cemetery. Recreational spaces like Camp Wahpaton and Camp Heyata appear along the riverbanks, illustrating the transition from industry and farming to local leisure at the start of the 21st century.