Welton and Petersville serve as central points in this portion of Clinton County, which is defined by a rhythmic grid of rural roads and the meandering drainage of Williams Cr and Deep Cr. The area is notably documented by its family and community burial grounds, including the Immaculate Conception Cem near Petersville and the Evergreen Cem just south of Delmar. The presence of North Welton and the cluster of cemeteries such as Oak View Cem and Welton Cem suggest a historical density of settlement along the corridor now marked by Old Hwy 61. This map reveals a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture, where smaller named points like Walrod and landmarks like Bloomfield Cem reflect the enduring legacy of 19th-century Iowa farmstead development and local township history.
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1891 · DeWitt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Maquoketa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Goose Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Goose Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Peosta
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Rock Island
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1910 · Rock Island
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1935 · Miles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Miles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500