2013 Map of State Center NW

About this map

Illinois Grove and Bivens Grove anchor this Marshall County landscape, where the agricultural grid of Central Iowa is defined by a dense network of numbered streets and avenues. The terrain is structured around the winding paths of Minerva Cr and its tributary, Middle Minerva Cr, which cut through the township's rectangular plots. Evidence of local infrastructure is prominent, notably the Minerva Creek Bridge and the intersection of major thoroughfares like Co Hwy-D65 and Co Hwy-S57. The map illustrates a rural economy organized around these waterways and the sophisticated road system that connects isolated farmsteads. Stream branches like Mud Cr and Honey Cr further segment the northern reaches of the quadrangle, reflecting the natural drainage patterns that have influenced land use and settlement since the earliest pioneers arrived in the region.