2015 Map of Clio

About this map

The settlement of Allerton sits on the eastern edge of this Wayne County landscape, where the prairie begins its descent into a complex network of creek valleys and river forks. In the south, the community of Clio is situated near Little Muddy Cr, surrounded by a rural grid of roads like Central Ave and Euclid. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the S Fork Chariton River and the various branches of Medicine Creek, including the W Fork Medicine Cr and Middle Fork Medicine Cr. These waterways create a rolling topography that has influenced the placement of early local landmarks. Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved burial sites documented across the townships, such as Hazel Dell Cem, Higley Cem, Greenridge Cem, and Clio Cem, each serving as a point of reference for the families who settled this part of southern Iowa.