2013 Map of Chelsea

About this map

The Iowa River carves a meandering path through this portion of Tama County, creating a wide floodplain flanked by agricultural uplands. The town of Chelsea serves as a central hub, situated where the river bottom meets a network of local roads including Station St and Main St. Further north, the small settlement of Vining is positioned near the banks of Wolf Cr, while Gladstone sits to the west along a primary east-west transportation corridor. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with numerous tributaries such as Otter Cr, Richland Cr, and the curiously named Plague Mine Cr feeding into the main river valley. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural Iowa landscape where small-town life and farming are intimately tied to the river's course, evidenced by scattered locales like Helena, Haven, and Long Point.