2015 Map of Berkley

About this map

Berkley stands as the primary community in this section of Boone County, situated along a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways. The drainage pattern is complex, with Beaver Cr and its tributaries, including Middle Beaver Cr, E Beaver Cr, and Beaver Br, carving through the agricultural terrain. The map reveals a high density of small burial grounds that suggest a long-established rural population, including Swede Valley Lutheran Cem and Peoples Cem. These sites, along with Fairview Cem and Moore Cem, provide significant touchstones for genealogical research in the region. The road network follows a strict township and range grid, intersected by smaller creeks like Jim Cr and Frog Cr, illustrating the typical 21st-century Iowan intersection of systematic land division and natural watercourses.