2015 Map of Alpha

About this map

Alpha and Richfield sit at the center of this rural Northeast Iowa landscape, where the headwaters of several major regional waterways begin their descent. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Little Wapsipinicon River and the Volga River, which carve through a dense grid of section-line roads. This survey illustrates the tri-county intersection where Chickasaw, Bremer, and Fayette counties meet. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of Richfield Cem, Bethel Cem, and Wilson Grove Cem. The presence of Johnsons Mill Rd suggests the historical importance of water-powered industry along the smaller streams like Haugh Cr and Marsh Cr, which feed the larger river systems of the Hawkeye State.