2015 Map of Thor

About this map

The town of Thor serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in north-central Iowa, situated along the border of Humboldt and Webster counties. The territory is defined by a sophisticated water management system necessary for prairie cultivation, featuring Drainage Ditch Number 46, Ditch Number 25, and Ditch Number 19 which feed into natural waterways like Beaver Cr and Soldier Cr. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding local heritage sites, identifying numerous burial grounds such as East Ullensvang Cem, West Ullensvang Cem, and Norway Township Cem. These cemeteries, along with Willicksen Cem and Blossom Hill Cem, reflect the ethnic and religious settlement patterns of the township. The rigid grid of section roads, including Co Hwy P63 and Co Hwy C48, highlights the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Iowa countryside.