2015 Map of Agency

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The Des Moines River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a wide valley between Agency and the crossing at Cliffland. This 2015 study by the U.S. Geological Survey details a region defined by its rural heritage and early burial grounds. Significant local landmarks include the Chief Wapello Cem and the Hackney Grave, which provide tangible connections to the area's 19th-century residents. The terrain is deeply etched by tributaries such as Village Cr, Chippewa Cr, and Little Soap Cr, creating a series of ridges that host numerous family and pioneer cemeteries. From the Mars Hill Cem near the southern boundary to the Railback Cem overlooking the river, these sites offer valuable data for genealogists tracing families in the borderlands of Wapello and Davis counties.