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2010 Map of Slater

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Slater and Kelley anchor the southern reach of this Story County landscape, where the agricultural grid is defined by a dense network of numbered avenues and streets. The geography is shaped by the subtle drainage of Walnut Creek and Ballard Creek, which wind across the prairie between established small-town centers. Evidence of early settlement and community genealogy is found at Bethany Cemetery, Sheldahl Cemetery, and Bethlehem Cemetery, each serving as a landmark for the surrounding rural sections.

In the north, the expanding footprint of Ames is visible near the Ames Municipal Airport, marking the transition from traditional Iowa farmland to more suburban and municipal use. Transportation is the primary driver of development here, from the intersection of Co Hwy E63 to the quiet rail-aligned origins of the village of Napier. The presence of the Kelley Post Office and Slater Post Office points to the continued importance of these towns as local hubs for the surrounding farmstead network.