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2018 Map of Smithland

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Smithland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders south through this corner of western Iowa, carving a wide valley between the dissected loess hills. The settlement of Smithland sits at the northern edge of the sheet where Weber Cr joins the river, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural townships. Further south along the valley floor, the small communities of Rodney and Ticonic are established near the riverbanks, illustrating the historical reliance on the waterway for early transport and settlement placement.

Deeply eroded ravines like Smoky Hollow, Cottonwood Hollow, and Poverty Hollow cut into the uplands, defining the local topography. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several early burial grounds including Smithland Cem, Hollister Cem, and Grant Cem. The S Wood Conservation Area preserves a portion of the timbered slopes, while the county line between Woodbury Co and Monona Co bisects the landscape.