2010 Map of Avoca

About this map

Avoca and Hancock anchor this rural landscape in Pottawattamie County, centered on the winding path of the East Branch West Nishnabotna River. The township's character is defined by a grid of named rural routes, such as Whippoorwill Rd and Magnolia Rd, connecting family cemeteries and local landmarks. For genealogists, the locations of Graceland Cemetery, Newton Cemetery, and Oak Hill Cemetery provide essential points of interest for tracing early residents. The river system, including Jim Creek and Ballard Creek, creates a distinct topographical grain across the farmland. Community centers like the Avoca Fairgrounds and the local Avoca Post Office signal the town's enduring role as a regional hub. To the south, the small settlement of Nishna sits near the river bend, while the Hancock Post Office serves the community at the southern edge of the survey area.