2015 Map of Douds

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The Des Moines River bisects this Van Buren County landscape, where the twin settlements of Douds and Leando face one another across the water. This 2015 topographic study captures a region deeply tied to its rural heritage, evidenced by the high concentration of small, family-named burial grounds dotting the township lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography of established community landmarks like the Boyer Family Cem and Zion Lutheran Cem in the north, or Valentine Cem and Groves Cem to the south. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Chequest Cr and Holcomb Cr, while the inclusion of the Oldfield Aero Airport illustrates the modern aviation footprint within this traditional agricultural setting. The layout of county roads, such as Co Hwy V64, reveals how the transportation network still revolves around these historic river crossings.