
Derby serves as the central settlement in this portion of Southern Iowa, where the rolling watershed of the Chariton River dictates the local geography. The area's history is deeply etched into the landscape through its many family and community burial grounds, including the Gay-Plymate Cem, Fisher-Webb Cem, and Goshen Cem. A significant modern transformation of former rail infrastructure is evident in the Cinder Path Trl, which now winds through the terrain alongside historical routes like the Morman Trl. Numerous waterways, such as Fivemile Cr, Hamilton Cr, and Wolf Cr, carve through the townships, while the boundary between Lucas Co and Wayne Co runs along Watrous Ave in the southern portion of the survey.
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1918 · Chariton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Humeston
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Corydon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · New Virginia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · New Virginia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000