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2010 Map of Steamboat Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Iowa River carves a winding path through this central Iowa landscape, serving as the geographic anchor for the community of Steamboat Rock. To the south, the river feeds into Pine Lake, while to the north, the small settlements of Abbott and Cleves sit amidst a grid of rural roads and agricultural plots. The map reveals a high density of burial sites for a rural area, including German Township Cemetery, East Friesland Cemetery, Hazel Green Cemetery, and Clay Center Cemetery, providing significant leads for genealogists tracing family roots in Hardin County.

Industrial and transport history is represented by Abbott Crossing and the Coal Bank Hill Bridge, which spans the river south of the main town. Waterways like South Beaver Creek, Elk Creek, and Otter Creek define the local drainage patterns, supporting the wooded corridors that contrast with the surrounding prairie-turned-farmland. This 2010 update documents the persistent layout of these small towns and the preserved natural areas like the Hardin City Access Area.