Page County in southwestern Iowa is easiest to orient with Clarinda on the east-central side and Shenandoah toward the west. Essex lies farther north, while Coin, College Springs, and Braddyville provide southern references. The general map also shows numbered roads such as 59, 71, 2, and 48 together with a denser county-road grid. The supplied water and elevation sheets add a strong physical pattern: E Nishnabotna River, Tarkio River, and the Nodaway River branches form long low corridors between higher ridges. High-resolution JPG versions of the supplied maps can be downloaded as a ZIP near the end of this page. High-resolution map files are available for download in the section below.
The relief map gives an actual elevation range of about 271 to 383 meters, with a mean of 332 meters. Rather than one broad plain, the county is divided by several north-south valleys. This makes it useful to compare the road and city maps with the water and elevation sheets, especially between Clarinda and Shenandoah.
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Clarinda and Shenandoah anchor opposite sides of the county
Clarinda is the clearest eastern reference on the general county map. Routes 2 and 71 are labeled nearby, giving strong east-west and north-south orientation. Shenandoah lies toward the western side, where routes 59 and 48 provide another recognizable road reference.
Essex sits north of Shenandoah, while Yorktown is west of Clarinda. Coin appears in the south-central-western area, College Springs near the southern edge, Braddyville in the southeast, and Shambaugh south of Clarinda. A series of numbered county roads also crosses the rural interior, including labels 110, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 190, 210, 230, 270, 290, and 310.
Nearby places such as Imogene and New Market appear outside the county boundary and help frame the surrounding region. The map is best used for county-scale orientation rather than live navigation. Construction, closures, and exact driving directions should be checked with current transportation information.
Clarinda and Shenandoah dominate the six-city ranking
The city map ranks Clarinda first with a mapped population of 5,353 and Shenandoah second at 4,892. Essex is third at 854, Coin fourth at 277, Braddyville fifth at 173, and College Springs sixth at 171. The two largest highlighted cities occupy different sides of the county, which makes them especially useful orientation points.
Essex sits in the northwest, relatively close to Shenandoah. Coin and College Springs divide the southern interior, while Braddyville marks the southeastern side. Neighboring counties labeled around the city map include Montgomery, Taylor, Adams, Fremont, and Mills, placing Page County clearly within southwestern Iowa.
The settlement pattern becomes more informative when compared with relief. Clarinda lies near the Nodaway drainage side, while Shenandoah and Essex are closer to the western Nishnabotna corridor. The towns between them sit across alternating ridges and creek valleys rather than one uninterrupted flat surface.
E Nishnabotna River and Tarkio River define the western half
E Nishnabotna River is the strongest water reference on the western side of the terrain-and-water map. It follows a broad north-south corridor and corresponds to a long green lowland on the elevation sheet. The western uplands rise on either side of this river valley.
Tarkio River runs through the central-western interior and creates another long low corridor. Middle Tarkio River appears farther south, while W Tarkio Creek and E Tarkio Creek add separate tributary valleys. These waterways divide the higher interior into long ridges rather than leaving one continuous plateau.
This sheet is a geographic reference map, not a flood, navigation, parcel, or legal-boundary product. Its main value is showing how the major rivers and tributaries fit between the ridges. Current water levels and flood conditions require separate, up-to-date sources.
The two Nodaway branches carve a broad eastern lowland
W Nodaway River and E Nodaway River form two prominent low corridors on the eastern side of the county. Their valleys are close enough to compare on one map but are separated by higher ground. Toward the south, the drainage is labeled as Nodaway River, emphasizing the broad river system along the eastern part of Page County.
Smaller streams such as Nole Branch and Snake Creek cut into the east-central hills. Buchanan Creek appears farther southeast near the county edge. These tributaries make the eastern uplands look strongly dissected on both the shaded terrain map and the elevation sheet.
Taken together, the Nishnabotna, Tarkio, and Nodaway systems reveal a repeated west-to-east pattern: low north-south river corridors separated by higher ridges. That pattern explains much of the relief visible between Shenandoah and Clarinda.
Elevation ranges from 271 to 383 meters
The supplied elevation map shows an actual range of about 271 to 383 meters and a mean elevation of 332 meters. Brown and tan colors mark higher ridges, while green marks lower river and creek valleys. The central and northeastern parts of the county contain several long elevated ridges.
The western E Nishnabotna River valley forms a broad lower corridor. Tarkio River creates a narrower central lowland, while W Nodaway River and E Nodaway River produce another large green zone in the east. High ground remains between each of these drainage corridors, creating repeated ridge-and-valley bands.
The elevation colors are designed for broad terrain comparison rather than survey-grade measurement. Exact parcel elevation, road grade, engineering design, or construction work requires original elevation data or professional surveying.
The route from Clarinda toward Shenandoah crosses several terrain bands
Looking west from Clarinda, the terrain passes across the Nodaway drainage, a sequence of higher ridges, the Tarkio River corridor, and finally the broader Nishnabotna lowland toward Shenandoah. The elevation map makes these transitions much clearer than the road map alone.
Essex is useful for the northwestern Nishnabotna side, while Coin and College Springs provide references for southern tributary country. Braddyville lies closer to the southeastern Nodaway drainage. Pairing these towns with the named rivers makes the county easier to understand without relying on abstract terrain terminology.
Choose the Page County map that matches the task
Use the general county map when you need towns and numbered roads in one view. It is the quickest way to compare Clarinda, Shenandoah, Essex, Yorktown, Coin, College Springs, and Braddyville with the major road references. The city map is better for comparing the six highlighted communities and their mapped ranking.
The terrain-and-water map is best for E Nishnabotna River, Tarkio River, Middle Tarkio River, W Nodaway River, E Nodaway River, and the smaller tributaries. The elevation map adds the 271–383 m range and makes the long river lowlands and intervening ridges especially easy to compare.
The WebP images in the article are optimized for quick browser viewing. For printing, classroom use, presentations, or closer comparison, the ZIP below contains the county, major-city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps as high-resolution JPG files. They are general-reference graphics and do not replace legal boundary records, current transportation data, flood information, or precise survey measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which map best shows the terrain between Clarinda and Shenandoah?
The elevation map is the clearest choice because it shows the Nodaway, Tarkio, and Nishnabotna lowlands separated by higher ridges. The terrain-and-water sheet adds the river names, so using the two together makes the west-to-east changes easier to follow.
What are the main rivers shown in Page County?
E Nishnabotna River is the major western reference, Tarkio River runs through the central-western interior, and W Nodaway River with E Nodaway River defines much of the eastern drainage. Middle Tarkio River and several creeks add smaller valleys.
What does the 271–383 m elevation range mean on this map?
The supplied elevation sheet reports an actual range of about 271 to 383 meters with a mean of 332 meters. Green areas are lower valleys and brown or tan areas are higher ridges. Exact site elevations require original elevation data or professional surveying.
Map File Information
The ZIP contains four high-resolution JPG maps for Page County, Iowa: county, major cities, terrain and water, and elevation.
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Sources and reference data
The following links provide authoritative boundary, hydrography, elevation, and county-specific background information for Page County.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- USGS National Hydrography
- USGS 3D Elevation Program
- Official Page County, Iowa About page
These maps are intended for general geographic reference, learning, printing, and visual comparison. Legal boundaries, ownership, current road conditions, flood risk, water levels, and precise elevations should be checked against the responsible agency’s current records.
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