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2022 Map of Thornton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Thornton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Thornton and Meservey anchor this landscape at the intersection of Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, and Wright counties. The region is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and drainage infrastructure, including Ditch Number 70 and Ditch Number 57, which manage the flow toward Bailey Cr and Otter Cr. These waterways reflect the agricultural engineering necessary to cultivate the prairie lands of north-central Iowa.

A notable legacy of the region's transport history is the Railroad R.O.W. Corridor Trl, which follows the path of former tracks through both primary settlements. Genealogists will find local history preserved at Pleasant View Cem near the eastern edge of Thornton and the Meservey Cem located just south of its namesake town. The map documents the persistent layout of small-town streets such as Ohio St and Maple St, illustrating the enduring spatial organization of these rural communities.