2015 Map of Chelsea

About this map

Chelsea sits at the intersection of the Iowa River valley and a series of rural corridors in southern Tama County. This 2015 survey documents a landscape defined by its riverine geography and a dense network of local cemeteries that reflect the area's genealogical history, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem and Saint Josephs Cem. To the south, Rainbow Lake and Richland Creek mark the transition into the agricultural uplands, while small hamlets like Vining, Haven, and Helena anchor the surrounding townships. The map illustrates how modern county roads such as Co RD e66 and Co RD e64 follow the established paths of earlier settlements, connecting family landmarks like Stayskal Cem and Hayes Cem to the region's central river valley commerce.