2018 Map of Cresco NE

About this map

Upper Iowa River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, carving a valley through the agricultural terrain on the Howard County and Winneshiek County border. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern defined by isolated farmsteads and numerous small burial grounds, often associated with early immigrant families and local parishes. In the north, Saint Kierans Cem and Fremont Cem overlook the river valley, while further south, the First Orleans Lutheran Cem and the unique Ferkindstad Farm Cem reflect the deep genealogical roots of the area. The small community of Kendallville sits at a crossing of the river, while the northeastern corner of Cresco is visible at the southern edge, where the grid shifts toward the larger settlement. The drainage network is dense with tributaries like Bigalks Cr, Minor Cr, and Silver Cr, highlighting the importance of water access in this productive corner of Iowa.