2015 Map of Ackley NE

About this map

Geneva anchors the western edge of this 2015 landscape, where the agricultural grid of northern Iowa is intersected by a complex network of waterways. The topography is defined by the drainage of Hartgrave Creek and its many tributaries, including Maynes Cr, Fockler Cr, and Johnson Cr. This hydrologic pattern influenced the placement of early infrastructure, seen in the winding path of Cemetery Dr as it follows the terrain north of Otter Creek. Genealogists will find three distinct burial sites preserved within this rural township structure: Lindenwood Cem to the west, Fourmile Grove Cem near the center, and Washington Reform Cem in the southeastern corner. The map illustrates the persistent divide between Franklin Co and Butler Co, showcasing how section lines and county roads like Co Hwy S56 and Co Hwy C51 continue to dictate the movement of people and goods across the prairie.