2016 Map of Templeton

About this map

The town of Oxford serves as a primary anchor on this Benton County landscape, situated near the western edge of the survey. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways, including the winding Big Pine Creek and Little Pine Cr. This drainage system, featuring named channels such as Ella Brown Ditch and Greenwood Ditch, illustrates the intensive land management required for the region's productive prairie soils. Transportation routes follow a strict grid pattern typical of the Midwest, punctuated by the diagonal path of Old US Hwy 52. The small settlements of Atkinson and Templeton appear along these transit corridors, reflecting the enduring rural character of the area. Genealogists may find value in the location of Justus Cem, while local historians can trace the intersection of historical township lines and modern infrastructure.