2015 Map of Alvord

About this map

Alvord sits at the heart of this Lyon County landscape, where the local grid of gravel roads and section lines meets the winding course of Mud Creek. This area of northwest Iowa is defined by its agricultural layout, with the town site serving as a central hub for the surrounding township blocks of T99N and T98N. Genealogy researchers will find interest in Saint Marys Cem located just north of the town center, and Hillside Cem situated further south near the border of Lyon and Sioux counties. The eastern edge of the map is defined by the Rock River, which receives several local tributaries including Lizard Cr and Dry Run Cr. The map preserves the specific road designations of the era, from County Highway A42 to the numerous named avenues like Eagle Ave and Dogwood Ave that structure the prairie terrain.