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2010 Map of Shellsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cedar River meanders through the eastern portion of this Linn County landscape, defining the character of the riverine environment near Palo and Covington. This 2010 topographic record captures the transition from established river settlements to the expansive agricultural grid that surrounds the community of Shellsburg to the west. A distinctive geographical rise known as The Hogback stands between the river valley and the creek systems, providing a natural break in the otherwise systematic township divisions.

Local history is preserved in the placement of several small burial grounds, including Strawn Cemetery and Old Palo Cemetery. The transportation network is anchored by vital crossing points such as the Shellsburg Bridge over Bear Creek and the Chain Lakes Bridge further east. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure serving these towns, from the Shellsburg Post Office to the arterial routes like Lewis Bottoms Rd and Blairs Ferry Rd that connect these agricultural hubs.