2018 Map of Chatsworth

About this map

The Big Sioux River meanders along the border of Iowa and South Dakota, carving a complex valley that defines the landscape of Hawarden and Chatsworth. This agricultural corridor is marked by a deep-rooted settlement history, evidenced by the clustered burial sites such as Old Big Springs Cem and the nearby Big Springs Cem on the western uplands. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with Scott Cr, Sixmile Cr, and the forks of E Union Cr and W Union Cr feeding into the main river channel. In the south, Mount Hope Cem and Union Creek Cem sit near the junction of Union and Plymouth counties. The map illustrates the grid-based rural road system typical of the Midwest, punctuated by small communities and established homesteads that have shaped the region's development since the late 19th century.