Shelby County Topographic Maps (Iowa)

Soil and Water Conservation offices in Shelby County, Iowa provide information on conservation and management for natural resources. As part of these efforts, they develop, implement, and enforce policies to protect natural resources. Soil and Water Conservation offices maintain topographic maps in order to monitor erosion, ground and surface water, stormwater runoff, irrigation, flood zones, and water management practices. These Shelby County topography maps may be available to the public on Soil and Water Conservation websites.

Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation Harlan IA 1112 Morningview Drive 51537 712-755-2417


Clerks in Shelby County, Iowa maintain public records for a county or local government, which includes a range of types of documents. As part of their duties, Clerks maintain detailed local maps, including Shelby County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, place names, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and may include zoning information related to flood zones or earthquake hazards. Shelby County Clerks may also hold historic topographic maps, including USGS maps and GIS maps. These maps are often available online at the Clerk's website.

Earling City Clerk Office Earling IA 117 Main Street 51530 712-747-2181

Elk Horn City Clerk Elk Horn IA 2202 Washington Street 51531 712-773-3003

Shelby County Clerk of Court Harlan IA 612 Court Street 51537 712-755-5543

Assessors in Shelby County, Iowa are responsible for determining the value of taxable property within a county or local area. These property value assessments are used to levy property taxes. In addition to property values, Assessors maintain detailed Shelby County maps that show parcel boundaries and buildings, including topographic maps. These Shelby County topography maps show elevations, shorelines, place names, and geographic features. They may also include information related to natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. Assessors may make topographic maps available on their websites.

Shelby County Assessor's Office Harlan IA 612 Court Street 51537 712-755-5718


Recorders of Deeds in Shelby County, Iowa maintain real estate ownership documents to ensure the accuracy of property and land records. In addition to deeds, Shelby County Recorders of Deeds also have detailed county and local maps that show property lines and building information, including Shelby County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, water depths, geographic features, and may include aerial photos or shaded relief images. Recorders of Deeds may provide online access to their topographic maps on their websites.

Shelby County Recorder of Deeds Harlan IA PO Box 67 51537 712-755-5640