2013 Map of East Peru

About this map

Old Peru and East Peru serve as the primary landmarks in this part of Madison County, showing the proximity of these two distinct settlement areas within the Walnut Township region. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Clanton Cr and its various branches, including the N Fork Clanton Cr and S Fork Clanton Cr. These waterways create a network of valleys that shape the local road system, where routes like Clanton Creek Rd and Peru Rd follow the natural topography. Further south, the S River flows through the lower portion of the map, while the Morgan Bridge crossing provides a specific point of reference for historical transportation. The map captures a rural Iowa landscape dominated by small-scale drainage systems like Bird Cr and Deer Cr, illustrating the relationship between the prairie hydrology and the township's established property lines and road grid.