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2013 Map of Varina

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Varina stands as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in northwestern Iowa, showing its established street grid featuring Elevator St and 3rd St Varina. The surrounding countryside in Pocahontas County is defined by a sophisticated water management system designed for prairie farming, including Drainage Ditch Number 183, Drainage Ditch 67, and Drainage Ditch Number 20. These engineered waterways crisscross the section lines, supporting the fertile acreage that surrounds the town.

Conservation and recreation areas offer a contrast to the geometric farm plots, most notably at the Little Clear Lake Public Hunting Area in the northeast. Natural water bodies like Clear Lake and the interestingly named Sunken Island Lake remain prominent landmarks. The winding path of Little Cedar Cr provides a natural break in the otherwise regular grid of county roads such as 210th Ave and 510th St.