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2015 Map of Avery

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Avery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Frederic and Avery sit along the rolling watershed where the Monroe and Wapello county line divides the landscape. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by its cemeteries and watercourses, reflecting a deep-rooted agricultural and rural settlement pattern. The map identifies numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, from the Johnston Family Cem to the isolated Daggett Grave, suggesting a legacy of private land ownership and generational presence.

A complex network of small tributaries, including N Avery Cr, Middle Avery Cr, and White Ash Br, carves through the undulating topography. These streams dictated the placement of small hamlets like Lockman and various rural farms. The presence of several distinct burial grounds, such as Hayden Chapel Cem and Chedister Cem, provides a detailed geographic record for genealogists tracking local families across this corner of Southeast Iowa.