2022 Map of Carbon

About this map

Carbon sits at the confluence of the Middle Nodaway River and Bull Cr, anchoring this rural landscape in Adams County. This modern survey reflects a settlement pattern long defined by the river valleys and the grid of gravel and paved roads that partition the terrain into sections. The small community of Quincy lies to the southeast along the Quincy Trl, while Lincoln Center marks the northern edge of the map. These small hubs, alongside Oakland Cem, serve as primary landmarks for local genealogists and historians tracing the development of Douglas and Quincy townships. To the east, the waters of Lake Icaria provide a significant geographical boundary, with the surrounding hills drained by tributaries like Show Cr and Kemp Cr. The map preserves the exact street and avenue names, such as Filbert Ave and Ironwood Ave, that have guided travel through these farm lands for generations.