2010 Map of Cresco NW

About this map

Upper Iowa River meanders across the northern reaches of this Howard County landscape, connecting the small settlements of Foreston and Florenceville. The topography is defined by the transition between the river drainage in the north and the headwaters of the North Branch Turkey River in the southwest, reflecting the classic agricultural grid of the Iowa countryside. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial sites, including Foreston Cemetery, Cedar Hill Cemetery, and Albion Township Cemetery. In the south, the map captures the northern outskirts of Cresco, featuring the Howard County Fairground and the Calvary Cemetery. Small hamlets like Bonair are situated along the intersecting avenues and numbered streets, providing a detailed view of the regional infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century.