2010 Map of Carson

About this map

The West Nishnabotna River carves a winding path through this corner of Pottawattamie County, anchoring a series of river-valley settlements that include Carson, Macedonia, and Henderson. The 2010 landscape is defined by a rigorous sectional road grid, yet the irregular course of the river and its tributaries, such as Graybill Creek and Farm Creek, dictate the placement of early infrastructure. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including the Old Town Cemetery north of Macedonia and the Carson Cemetery situated just east of its namesake town. These sites, along with the Macedonia Cemetery and Farm Creek Cemetery, provide a clear spatial record of the area's rural heritage. The map also pinpoint local centers of community life, specifically the Carson Post Office and Henderson Post Office, which remain essential landmarks in these southwestern Iowa towns.