2013 Map of State Center

About this map

State Center sits at the intersection of long-distance transport and local agriculture in this Marshall County landscape. The map highlights the town's grid anchored by the historical Lincoln Hwy, while the surrounding township remains defined by its section-line roads and numerous watercourses. The northern portion of the quadrangle shows the small settlements of Saint Anthony, Clemons, and Bromley, each situated near the winding paths of Middle Minerva Cr and S Minerva Cr. In the south, the headwaters of the N Skunk River begin to take shape among a network of drainage that includes Linn Cr and N Timber Cr. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of the 19th-century township grid in 21st-century Iowa, where named avenues like Binford Ave and Eastman Ave continue to organize the rural space between these historic prairie communities.