2018 Map of Agency

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The Des Moines River winds through the heart of this southeastern Iowa landscape, cutting deep meanders through the hills of Wapello and Davis counties. The town of Agency sits on the higher ground north of the river, anchored by its post office and the heavy rail traffic of the BNSF Railway. This area is notable for its concentration of small, family-named burial sites and landmarks that speak to the long-standing agricultural roots of the community. Among these is the Chief Wapello Cem, which honors the Meskwaki leader for whom the county was named. South of the river, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by tributaries like Little Soap Cr and Soap Creek, where the road network tightens around the winding topography. Settlements like Cliffland provide a link to the riverside history of the region, while numerous rural cemeteries such as Mars Hill Cem and Hackney Grave offer vital points of interest for genealogists tracing early families.