2018 Map of Albert City

About this map

Albert City and Marathon anchor this 2018 survey of the northwest Iowa plains, where the grid of rural roads and section lines defines the agricultural landscape of Buena Vista and Pocahontas counties. The terrain is notably marked by numerous cemeteries and resting places, providing essential records for genealogists including Poland Cem, Swan Lake Cem, Smith Cem, Fairfield Cem, and Marshall Cem. Of particular historical interest is the Garton Graveyard, which sits alone amidst the fields of T93N R35W. The area's drainage and water management are visible through features like the Little Cedar Cr and the engineered Lateral Number 2, reflecting the modification of the prairie for intensive farming. The map traces the residential streets of Albert City from Main St to Flower St, alongside the northern settlement of Marathon with its orientation around W Attica St.