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2013 Map of Weldon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Weldon serves as the primary hub for this rural landscape along the southern edge of the Clarke Decatur St boundary. The map illustrates a meticulously organized section of the Iowa interior, where a rigid grid of rural roads like 240th Ave and Garst St intersects with the wandering courses of numerous small waterways. This pattern reflects the area's agricultural heritage, with land parcels defined by the road network while the drainage of the Weldon River and its tributaries dictates the low-lying terrain.

Historical travel is notably marked by the Mormon Trl, which traverses the center of the quadrangle. This path, along with the convergence of White Breast Cr, Chariton Cr, and Hoosier Cr, highlights the importance of water management and established trails in the development of Decatur County. In the settlement of Weldon, the intersection of Hingstons Ave and 5th St E provides a clear view of the town's compact residential and commercial layout.