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2013 Map of Union

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Iowa River meanders southward through this Hardin County landscape, shaping the development of towns like Union and Liscomb. Situated along the northern border, Union is defined by a grid of streets including Oak St, Main St, and the tellingly named Railroad St, reflecting the area's historical reliance on rail transport for agricultural commerce. Further south, the map identifies the small settlements of Bangor and Stanford, linked by a network of county highways and local roads such as Marble Rd.

Natural landmarks offer insight into the local geography and history, most notably Mormon Ridge and Mormon Lake in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Several tributaries, including Honey Cr and Mud Cr, cut through the farmland. Of particular interest to local historians is the noted Honey Creek Bridge, which stands as a specific point of infrastructure amid the section lines and rural drainage systems that define this part of the Iowa countryside.