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2013 Map of Union Center NW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Union Center NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Floyd River and its tributary, the W Br Floyd River, define the agricultural landscape of south-central Plymouth County in the early 2010s. The settlement of Merrill occupies the northwestern corner of the quadrangle, serving as a primary hub where Main St intersects the regional road network. Moving southeast across the section-line roads, the terrain is drained by a series of small watercourses including Plymouth Cr, Carter Cr, and Minnie Brook.

Industry and small-town geography are represented by Plymouth Dairy Farms and the settlement of Neptune, located at the junction of 270th St and k49. The grid of county roads, such as c44 and c60, organizes the vast farmsteads and rural homesites that characterize this part of Iowa. Waterways like Big Whisky Cr and Muddy Cr meander through the southern reaches, highlighting the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local land use for generations.