2015 Map of Burchinal

About this map

The settlement of Burchinal serves as a focal point in this portion of Cerro Gordo County, illustrating the enduring agricultural grid of northern Iowa. The landscape is primarily defined by the precision of the Public Land Survey System, with roads such as Lark Ave and Mallard Ave following section lines across the prairie. Local history is anchored at the Mount Vernon Cem, located centrally within the township grid. While much of the terrain is cultivated, natural hydrology persists through features like Zerbel Slough and the winding course of Beaverdam Cr, which cut across the otherwise rectilinear road network. This survey captures the region as a modern agricultural landscape where transportation corridors like Hickory Ave and Interstate 35 facilitate movement through the heart of the Iowa farmland.