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2015 Map of Washta

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Washta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Little Sioux River carves a winding path through this western Iowa landscape, serving as the primary drainage for several smaller tributaries including Rock Cr, Stratton Cr, and Ashton Cr. The small community of Washta is situated along the riverbanks, while the town of Quimby anchors the northern portion of the map. This area is characterized by a high density of rural infrastructure, with a grid of section-line roads like 650th St and Co Hwy L43 connecting the farming homesteads of Cherokee, Woodbury, and Ida counties.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several established burial grounds, including Sunset View Cem near Washta and Grandview Cem to the northeast. Further south, Fairview Cem sits alone among the hills above Bitter Cr. The presence of these three cemeteries, alongside the various county line intersections, provides a clear picture of the early settlement patterns and jurisdictional divisions in this part of the state.