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2018 Map of Thompson

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Thompson serves as the primary hub in this northern Iowa landscape, situated near the northern border of Winnebago County. The terrain is defined by a systematic network of agricultural water management, including Drainage Ditch Number 24 and Drainage Ditch Number 30, which support the intensive farming characteristic of the region. Natural waterways like Little Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Creek meander through the township lines, often intersecting with the rigid grid of section roads such as County Road A36 and County Road A42.

For local historians, the map preserves the locations of several important community sites. The Rose Hill Cemetery is located just outside the Thompson town limits, while the Linden Township Cemetery and Linden Cem appear further south. A unique genealogical detail is the inclusion of the Dan Lemme Farm Graves, a small private burial site situated near a bend in Buffalo Creek, illustrating the deep personal history tied to these farmsteads.