2018 Map of Boone West

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through this central Iowa landscape, carving a deep valley that defines the area's geography and history. The western edge of Boone transitions into a series of smaller settlements and coal-era remnants like Coal Valley and Moingona. Transportation is a central theme, evidenced by the massive Boone Bridge Two and Boone Bridge that span the river valley, connecting the high plateaus. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of burial sites, including the isolated Milton Lott Grave north of Logansport, alongside larger grounds like Linwood Park Cem and Rose Hill Cem. The terrain breaks away from the flat farmland into the Noble Hills and numerous side-creeks such as Bluff Creek and Honey Creek, illustrating the dramatic shift in elevation where the river has cut through the glacial till.