2022 Map of Boone West

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep, winding valley through central Iowa, anchoring the settlements and infrastructure of this territory. This area is characterized by its numerous historic cemeteries, including the Milton Lott Grave and the Hickory Grove Cem, which serve as vital markers of early pioneer history. In the southern portion of the sheet, the village of Moingona sits near the riverbanks, while the western edge of Boone hosts the Boone County Courthouse and the Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus. The landscape is a network of ridges and ravines, where smaller waterways like Honey Cr and Bluff Cr feed into the primary river system. Historical transport routes are represented by the Kate Shelley Trl, named for the local folk heroine, tracing the rugged topography between Logansport and the river valley.