2010 Map of Cairo

About this map

Cairo sits at the heart of this southeast Iowa agricultural landscape, characterized by a dense network of family and community burial grounds that speak to generations of local residency. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Long Creek and the broad Iowa River in the northeast corner, where Schlitzing Lake and Indian Creek meet the main channel. A significant industrial footprint is visible at the Cairo Gas Storage Field, illustrating the area's role in regional energy infrastructure. Genealogists will find a concentration of historic sites including the Grim, Slaughter, and Griswold cemeteries scattered among the section lines and rural roads such as Co Rd X37. The small settlement of Bard and numerous creek crossings, including Johnny Creek and Roff Creek, further define the rural character of this Louisa County quadrangle.