2018 Map of Blakesburg

About this map

Blakesburg serves as the primary hub in this corner of Southern Iowa, where the borders of Monroe, Wapello, Appanoose, and Davis counties converge. The landscape is defined by the winding drainages of Soap Cr and Little Soap Cr, which carve through the terrain and influence the placement of the local road network. Genealogists will find this sheet particularly valuable for its density of rural burial grounds, ranging from Blakesburg Cem near the town center to more isolated sites like Albany Cem, Kipnart Cem, and Knapp Cem. The settlement at Brompton further illustrates the scattered community patterns of the region. The map documents the persistent agricultural and rural character of the area, punctuated by small-scale features like the Bison Trl and the crossing of Mormon Cr, reflecting the long-standing history of migration and settlement in this multi-county junction.