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2013 Map of Stratford

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Stratford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Stratford serves as the primary hub in this central Iowa landscape, where the convergence of the Des Moines River and the Boone River dictates the local topography. This area, known for its deep river valleys, includes the Boone Forks Public Hunting Area, a significant conservation space situated near the confluence. To the north, the small settlement of Homer anchors a network of rural roads that follow the section lines of the surrounding farmland, including Stage Coach Rd, which hints at the historical transit corridors of the region.

The map details numerous waterways that feed into the larger river systems, such as Brushy Creek, Prairie Cr, and Squaw Cr. These drainage patterns, including Allen Cr and Dry Br, reflect the undulating terrain of the river bluffs. Researchers will find a comprehensive layout of the 21st-century rural road system, from Co Hwy-D54 to named lanes like Richardson Ln, illustrating the modern organization of this agricultural and riparian territory.