2018 Map of Burchinal

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Cerro Gordo County is defined by a rigid grid of rural routes, including Lark Ave and Jonquil Ave, which intersect the expansive drainage basins of north-central Iowa. Near the center of the quadrangle, the Mount Vernon Cem sits alone among the section lines, offering a quiet point of reference for local genealogists. The terrain is marked by the winding course of Beaverdam Cr and the marshy lowlands of Zerbel Slough, illustrating the natural hydrology that persists despite extensive land cultivation. To the north, the periphery of Clear Lake and the small settlement of Burchinal anchor the map, showing the proximity of established communities to the productive farmlands that dominate this region.