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2010 Map of Chillicothe

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chillicothe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through this section of Wapello County, carving a valley defined by numerous tributaries and the elevated terrain of Whiskey Ridge. The settlement of Chillicothe serves as a focal point along the river, supported by the Chillicothe Post Office. The landscape is a network of rural communities and crossroads, including Dudley, Munterville, Bidwell, and Willard.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township, from the Columbia Cemetery near the river to the Munterville Cemetery and Chisman Cemetery further inland. The map details the drainage of the Avery Creeks—North Avery Creek, Middle Avery Creek, and South Avery Creek—which shape the agricultural layout. Key transit routes like Power Plant Rd and Chillicothe Rd connect these outlying farmsteads and cemeteries to the larger river valley economy.