2015 Map of Burr Oak

About this map

Burr Oak and Hesper anchor this northeastern Iowa landscape, situated near the state line in a region defined by a intricate network of winding waterways. The Upper Iowa River flows through the southwestern corner, while Canoe Cr and Silver Cr carve through the sectioned farmland, creating a pattern of valleys and ridges. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies several family-named and community burial sites, including the Wilson Cem, Salveson Cem, and Hauge Cem. The settlement at Hesper is centered around its namesake Hesper Cem and Hesper Lutheran Cem, reflecting the area's rural heritage. Rural life is further mapped through a grid of local roads like Silent Brook Rd and Hitching Post Rd, which connect these small townships and scattered farmsteads across the rolling topography of Winneshiek County.