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2018 Map of Wales

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The rural landscape of Montgomery County centers on the small unincorporated settlement of Wales, where local history is anchored by the Gomer Cem to the east. This section of southwestern Iowa is defined by a rhythmic series of north-south drainage basins, including the branching waters of Indian Cr, Little Indian Cr, and Crabapple Cr. These waterways dictate the subtle rise and fall of the terrain between the rigid grid of county roads like 130th St and 180 St.

Further south, the map documents the proximity of McPherson and Hawthorne along the corridor of Co Hwy H34. The southeastern corner transitions from agricultural use to modern infrastructure with the presence of the Red Oak Municipal Airport, marking the edge of the larger regional hub. The map provides a clear record of the enduring farm-to-market road network and the small community nodes that have sustained this part of the state for generations.