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2010 Map of Sutherland East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Little Sioux River carves a winding path through the southeastern corner of this O'Brien County landscape, creating a distinct topographic contrast with the surrounding agricultural grid. Near the town of Sutherland, the Northwest Iowa Research Farm highlights the region's long-standing connection to agricultural science and land management. The map reveals a cluster of sites with significant genealogical and local history value, including Waterman Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and the appropriately named First Cemetery located near Waterman Creek.

Water management and recreational access are prominent features, seen in the Dog Creek Dam and the river-oriented entry points at Soo River Access and Old Dutch Fred Access. The terrain rises to the Hill Little Sioux Overlook, offering a vantage point over the river valley. The settlement pattern is defined by the intersection of rural routes like Waterman Blvd and Sleepy Hollow Rd, connecting the scattered homesteads and the small community at Waterman to the larger hub of Sutherland.