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2015 Map of Winthrop

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Winthrop serves as a primary hub in this portion of Buchanan County, centered at the intersection of Jackson St and Madison St. The town's religious and local history is anchored by Fairview Cem and Saint Patricks Cem on its western and southern edges. To the south, the settlement of Quasqueton sits along the winding course of Smith Cr, while the small community of Monti and its namesake Saint Patrick's Cem mark the southeastern corner of the survey.

The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, most notably the meandering path of Buffalo Creek and its many tributaries, including Nash Cr and Dry Cr. These streams cut through a regular grid of section roads like 220th St and 250th St, illustrating the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Iowa prairie. This map provides researchers a clear view of the rural township structure before modern expansion, preserving the locations of family cemeteries and small-town footprints.