2022 Map of Akron

About this map

The Big Sioux River snakes through the western edge of the Loess Hills region, forming the border between Iowa and South Dakota. In the northern portion of this survey, the town of Akron sits on the river's eastern bank, its grid including historic thoroughfares like Main St and Dakota St. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river's fertile floodplain and the higher, dissected uplands to the east. Several watercourses, including Union Cr and Westfield Cr, flow toward the Big Sioux, cutting through the terrain. Further south, the settlement of Westfield marks a crossroads near the Westfield Township Cem. For researchers, this 2022 edition provides a clear record of local infrastructure and land use, from the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trl along the river to established community sites like Riverside Cem and Saint Patricks Cem.