2015 Map of Croton

About this map

The Des Moines River forms the primary geographic and political boundary on this map, separating Lee and Van Buren Counties in Iowa from Clark County, Missouri. Along its winding course, the small river settlements of Athens and Croton represent the quiet rural character of this borderland. The landscape is heavily marked by local family and pioneer history, with numerous burial sites scattered across the township lines, including Croton Cem, Salubria Cem, and Pioneer Cem. Farther south into Missouri, the settlement of Peaksville sits near Dumas Cr and Wade Br. The terrain is defined by the drainage network of the river, with prominent tributaries like Lick Cr and Crooked Cr cutting through the countryside. This survey captures the region's enduring agricultural layout, connected by a network of gravel and paved routes such as Croton Rd and Belfast Rd.