2010 Map of Zearing

About this map

Zearing sits as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Story County, Iowa, during the early 21st century. The town's grid is situated just west of Dakins Lake and south of the Zearing Cemetery, serving as the primary anchor for the surrounding rural townships. The drainage of the area is defined by Minerva Creek and its tributary, Middle Minerva Creek, which wind through a highly organized section-line road network. This grid of county roads, including Co Rd D65, 130th St, and 710th Ave, reflects the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how modern Iowa farming communities remain deeply tied to the original 19th-century land divisions while adapting to contemporary infrastructure needs.