2010 Map of Avery

About this map

Frederic and Avery anchor this section of Monroe County, showing a landscape defined by a high density of rural burial grounds and family plots. The terrain is partitioned by numerous watercourses, including North Avery Creek and Middle Avery Creek, which wind through the agricultural sections. For genealogists and local historians, this survey is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous small cemeteries such as Dave Roberts Farm Cemetery, Johnston Family Cemetery, and the Old Shahan Cemetery. These sites, often situated near road junctions like Whiskey Ridge, reflect the deep-rooted family settlements of the area. The map also captures smaller communities like Lockman and Pleasant Corner, illustrating the distributed nature of early Iowa township life before modern consolidation shifted the region's focus.