2010 Map of Chelsea

About this map

The Iowa River carves a meandering path through this Iowa landscape, defining the character of the river valley between Helena and Chelsea. This corridor is dense with genealogical landmarks, particularly along the winding tributaries of Richland Creek and Otter Creek. The map documents a scattered network of rural burial sites, from the Saint Josephs Cemetery and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery near the river, to isolated locations like the Rector Cemetery and Hayes Cemetery on the periphery.