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2010 Map of Union Center NW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Union Center NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Floyd River and its tributary, the West Branch Floyd River, define the northwestern corner of this Plymouth County landscape near the town of Merrill. The terrain is shaped by a dense network of watercourses including Plymouth Creek, Carter Creek, and Big Whisky Creek, which drain into the larger river system. A strictly organized grid of section roads, such as Kestrel Ave and 260th St, partitions the fertile agricultural land.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered on rural landmarks like Neptune and several dedicated burial grounds. Researchers will find the Stanton Cemetery centrally located, while the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery and a small Family Cemetery sit further south along Co Rd C60. The map illustrates the persistent 19th-century settlement patterns of the Iowa prairie, where small community hubs and family plots remain anchored to the landscape long after their initial establishment.