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2010 Map of Zion

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Zion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Thompson River and its numerous named tributaries, including Ninemile Creek and Threemile Creek, define the landscape of this southern Iowa region at the turn of the 21st century. The settlement of Zion serves as a central point, anchored by the Hill of Zion Cemetery. This agricultural terrain is organized by a strict section-line road grid, including Vinton Ave and 300th St, which connects small rural clusters and historical burial sites.

To the southwest, the community of Spaulding sits near the headwaters of Twelvemile Creek. The map provides specific location data for genealogists tracing families in the area, with clearly marked sites such as Wilson Cemetery and Liberty Cemetery located along the rural routes of York Ave and Victor Ave. The drainage patterns and road names reflect a deeply established rural township structure that has persisted through generations of Iowa farming history.