2018 Map of Dorchester

About this map

The Upper Iowa River carves a deep path through the northeast corner of Iowa, where the border of Winneshiek Co and Allamakee Co meets. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by steep ridges and winding valleys, anchored by the small settlement of Dorchester in the north and the village of Quandahl to the west. The area is notable for its concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Swenson Farm Cem, Waterloo Ridge Cem, and the O'Hare Place Cem, offering significant data points for genealogists tracing the legacy of the West Waterloo Ridge area. Tributaries like Waterloo Cr and Paint Cr cut through the limestone-influenced terrain, while the presencia of Tahigwa Camp suggests the region's continued importance for recreation and community gathering amidst the valley slopes.