(1931-July 1, 2003)
WEST End: 2nd Ave., Royal, Clay County
As you go west in Iowa, the section lines start to tilt. In Clay County, the lines you expect to run straight north-south and east-west are off the normal about 2.5 degrees clockwise. (In other words, Photo 4 is ever so slightly north of Photo 5.) This is visible when you view aerial photos. The diagram below has been straightened.
1) Facing west on 240
Unlike some spurs, 240 ends at the near end of the business district instead of going through it.
2) Facing east on 240
If you turn right, you will be on County Road M36, although it is unsigned until you leave Royal (3 blocks south). I don't know if this has changed since decommissioning.
3) Facing north-ish
4) Facing east on B40
Unlike IA 383, where the county road stopped, the north-south road stops here. The roads ahead and to the right are both 240.
5) Facing east on 240
EAST End: Stop sign, US 71, Clay County
Facing east on 240
Facing east on 240
Facing north on 71
The second LGS reads The second sign reads "To Southwest Spencer / Industrial Area / <- 9 MILES".
Facing south on 71
Last seen: 2003
All pictures by me: 3/21/03
Page created 4/2/04