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2013 Map of Woodland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Woodland and several other small named settlements such as Howe, Granger, and Fillmore define the rural character of this southern Iowa landscape. The terrain is structured by a series of north-south drainage patterns, most notably the Weldon River which winds along the western edge. These watercourses, including Turkey Run, Steel Cr, and Hog Cr, create a repetitive system of ridges and valleys that the local road network largely ignores, preferring a rigid sectional grid.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the intersection of early farm-to-market routes like Co Hwy-J46 and Co Hwy-R69 as they connect these namesake communities. The eastern boundary is marked by Caleb Cr, while the southern reaches near Durant show the transition toward the Missouri border. The placement of Howe and Granger along central north-south axes reflects the historical settlement patterns typical of Decatur County's agricultural roots.