2015 Map of Sutherland West

About this map

Sutherland and Calumet anchor this portion of the northwestern Iowa prairie, where the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System is etched into the landscape. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural grid, with section lines clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as Co Rd L54, Silver Ave, and Tanger Ave. This drainage network, characterized by seasonal and perennial streams like Dry Run, Nelson Cr, and Gray Cr, flows through the gently undulating terrain of the O'Brien and Cherokee county line. The small settlement of Calumet is intricately mapped, showing its compact residential block structure. For those researching local history or genealogy, the inclusion of Liberty Cem in Liberty Township provides a specific point of reference for family roots in this rural heartland during the early 21st century.