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2010 Map of Chariton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chariton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chariton serves as the hub of this Southern Iowa landscape, where the confluence of regional roads and the Chariton River valley dictate the local geography. To the north, the smaller settlements of Williamson and Oakley are connected by a grid of rural routes such as Co Rd H20, while Indianola Junction and Whitebreast mark important transit points near the Burlington Railroad Overpass. The map reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Mount Zion Cemetery, Niswender Cemetery, and the Oxford Cemetery, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in Lucas County.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's layout, evidenced by the cluster of reservoirs southeast of the city. Red Haw Lake, Lake Ellis, and Lake Morris sit adjacent to the winding Chariton River, offering a contrast to the surrounding agricultural plains. Public infrastructure is well-documented, from the Chariton Municipal Airport to the Lucas County 4-H Fair Grounds, reflecting the civic life of the county seat at the start of the decade.