2013 Map of Burr Oak

About this map

Burr Oak and Hesper serve as the primary hubs for this agricultural landscape in northeastern Iowa. The area is defined by the winding course of Canoe Cr and its northern branch, N Canoe Cr, which carve through the terrain alongside smaller tributaries like Silver Cr and Silent Brook. A notable institutional landmark is the Luther College Observatory, situated on a ridge overlooking the valley. To the southwest, the Upper Iowa River cuts across the corner of the map, anchoring a network of rural routes such as Co Hwy-A14 and N Winn Rd. The settlement pattern reflects the enduring grid of Winneshiek County, where family farms are connected by roads like Middle Hesper Rd and Fox Hollow Rd.