2022 Map of Delta

About this map

Delta and Hayesville anchor this agricultural landscape in Keokuk County, where the meandering paths of the North Skunk River and South Skunk River define the local topography. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by a network of established burial grounds including Springfield Cem, Garrett Cem, Kensler Cem, and Bethel Cem. These sites, often located near watercourses like Cedar Cr and Coal Cr, suggest early settlement patterns that favored proximity to timber and drainage. The grid-based road system, including Co HWY v33 and numerous numbered avenues, overlays the natural drainage of the Skunk River valley, illustrating how modern Iowa infrastructure continues to navigate the original township and range divisions. Local researchers will find the precise placement of these rural landmarks invaluable for tracing family farmsteads and the evolution of these small prairie townships.