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2018 Map of Stanhope

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Stanhope serves as the central hub of this Hamilton County landscape, situated at the intersection of several key local thoroughfares. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets like Main St and Railway St, reflecting the importance of historical transportation corridors. North of town, the Boone River meanders through a more varied topography, providing a distinct contrast to the rectilinear agricultural plots that dominate the surrounding area.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial grounds, including Saratoga Cem near the river, Zion Cem to the east, and Lawn Hill Cem in the southeast. The drainage of the land is carefully managed through a network of natural and engineered waterways, such as Squaw Cr, Crooked Cr, and the Rahto-Br-Ditch, which together define the productive prairie character of this Iowa region.