2022 Map of Avery

About this map

The rolling hills of Monroe County, Iowa, are characterized by a dense network of small rural settlements and family burial grounds in this contemporary look at the region. The small communities of Lockman, Frederic, and Avery serve as focal points for a landscape carved by numerous waterways, including Middle Avery Cr and N Avery Cr. The map is particularly significant for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of several small family and community cemeteries. These include the Johnston Family Cem, Dave Roberts Farm Cem, and the solitary Daggett Grave. The drainage patterns, represented by streams such as White Ash Br and Packinghouse Cr, dictate the placement of local roads like 160th ST and 735th Ave, illustrating how the physical geography of southern Iowa continues to shape its human geography.