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2018 Map of Wadena

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Wadena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Volga River carves a winding path through the northern half of this Fayette County landscape, anchoring settlements like Wadena and Lima. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by agricultural grid roads and deep-cut creek valleys, including Mink Cr and Brush Cr. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed in its placement of rural burial grounds such as Saint Josephs Cem, Taylorsville Cem, and the Corn Hill Cem.

To the south, the community of Arlington serves as a local hub, while smaller named locales like Taylorsville and Corn Hill reflect the region's historic hamlet structure. Significant landmarks like Bear Hill and the presence of Blue Spring indicate the unique hydrology and topography of this part of northeast Iowa. The persistence of the township and range system is evident in the clear marking of boundaries like t93n r7w, illustrating the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the prairie.