2015 Map of Atalissa

About this map

The Cedar River meanders through the eastern edge of this landscape, defining a wetland-rich corridor that includes Wiese Slough and Lindle Lake. The settlement of Atalissa sits near the center, while the eastern outskirts of West Liberty appear on the western margin. This area of eastern Iowa is characterized by a high concentration of water management features and family heritage sites, evidenced by the numerous drainage channels like Goshen Ditch, Wales Ditch, and Pike Run. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds scattered across the rural township lines, including Gray's Ford Cem, Timberlake Cem, Weiss Cem, and Overman Cem. The terrain reflects a transition from organized agricultural fields to the intricate hydrologic networks of the river bottomlands, with small-scale landmarks such as Walker Field and the E Br Wapsinonoc Cr providing local orientation.