2022 Map of Cheney

About this map

Brandon and the crossroads of Cheney anchor this survey of the Iowa landscape along the Buchanan Co Benton Co line. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Bear Cr, Lime Cr, and Prairie Cr, which cut through a dense grid of rural township roads and agricultural sections. The modern Cedar Valley Nature Trl follows a diagonal route through the area, tracing a path that historically connected these farming communities. This map is particularly notable for its preservation of local history through numerous burial sites, including Jefferson Township Cem, Clayton Cem, Beachler Cem, and two distinct locations named Bear Creek Cem and Bear Creek School Cem. These landmarks, along with the detailed network of secondary routes like Brandon Diagonal Blvd and Benton Buchanan Rd, provide a precise record of the regional geography in the early 21st century.