2013 Map of Wales

About this map

The unincorporated settlements of Wales and McPherson anchor this 2013 survey of Montgomery County. The landscape is defined by a grid-like network of rural avenues, including Boxelder Ave and Evergreen Ave, which facilitate movement between these quiet agricultural communities. A distinct southeast-to-northwest drainage pattern is evident through several watercourses, most notably Walnut Cr and Crabapple Cr, which carve gentle paths through the farmland. In the southern reaches, the small community of Hawthorne sits near the crossing of Walnut Cr, while the Red Oak Municipal Airport occupies the southeastern corner. This map offers a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land use in Iowa at the start of the 2010s, showcasing the persistent layout of section-line roads and the relationship between local creeks and small hamlets.