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2018 Map of Chillicothe

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Chillicothe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, anchoring the historic settlement of Chillicothe. This river valley is characterized by broad meanders and a complex network of tributaries including Fudge Cr, Palestine Cr, and Comstock Cr that drain the surrounding Iowa uplands. The distribution of small cemeteries like Myrick Cem and Columbia Cem across the rural sections of t73n r15w and t73n r14w reflects a decentralized settlement pattern common in the county's agricultural history.

Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by the headwaters of S Avery Cr and Bear Cr. The map documents established communities such as Dudley, Bidwell, and Munterville, each serving as a local node for the surrounding farmsteads. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous family-named landmarks and small burial grounds, including the Munterville Cem, Chisman Cem, and Folgman Cem, which provide a detailed record of the families who inhabited these townships.