
The Chariton River meanders through this portion of Lucas and Wayne Counties, defining a landscape shaped by tributary drainages like Wolf Cr, Sugar Cr, and Brush Cr. This rural stretch of southern Iowa is marked by a network of local roads and recreational corridors, including the Cinder Path Trl and various loops such as the Red Haw Lake Trl and Lower Lake Loop Trl. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds scattered across the townships, from Douglass Cem in the north to Sharon Cem in the south. The southern edge of the map features the Moore Private Airport, while small creeks like Fivemile Cr and Lost Br carve into the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic character of the region. The map preserves the exact locations of local landmarks such as Waynick Cem, Salem Cem, and Ryan Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's rural development and land use.
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1918 · Chariton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Melcher
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Humeston
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Russell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Corydon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Russell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000