2015 Map of Thomson

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The Mississippi River and its backwaters, such as Potter Slough, define the western edge of this agricultural landscape along the border of Carroll and Whiteside counties. The village of Thomson serves as a primary hub, while the smaller settlement of Ebner sits further south along the river's edge. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain heavily influenced by the drainage patterns of Johnson Creek and Otter Cr, which meander through the fertile lowlands. Local history is deeply rooted in the rural community, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including the Lower York Cem, Hollinshead Cem, and Baker Cem. The eastern portion of the area, near Spring Valley, shows a concentrated religious and civic legacy with the neighboring Spring Valley Methodist Cem and Spring Valley Presbyterian Cem, illustrating the denominational foundations of these early prairie settlements.