2013 Map of Swaledale

About this map

Swaledale serves as the primary community in this North Central Iowa landscape, concentrated along Main St and Arthur St. The town is situated on the edge of a vast agricultural grid defined by meticulously numbered avenues and streets, including Killdeer Ave and Lark Ave. The natural geography is dominated by several converging waterways that break the geometric precision of the farm plots. These include the winding paths of W Br Beaverdam Cr, Beaverdam Cr, Bailey Cr, and Otter Cr. A major interstate highway cuts a modern north-south path through the western portion of the region, creating a stark contrast with the local street network of Swaledale. The survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure during the early twenty-first century, documenting the intersection of modern transportation corridors with traditional small-town Iowa life.