2010 Map of Blakesburg NE

About this map

Antique Airfield serves as a distinct landmark in this rural landscape of Wapello County, Iowa. The map reveals an area defined by its deep genealogical roots, marked by nearly a dozen family and community burial grounds including Towler Cemetery, Mount Zion Cemetery, and Kingsley Cemetery. The terrain is drained by a network of waterways such as Little Soap Creek, Village Creek, and Brush Creek, which follow the natural contours of the land between sections. A grid of county roads, including Bluegrass Rd and Copperhead Rd, connects the scattered farmsteads and rural properties. This survey captures the steady agricultural character of the region, where the placement of cemeteries like Jay Cemetery and Denton Cemetery provides a clear record of the area's early settlement patterns and family heritage.