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2010 Map of Eldon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Eldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River cuts a wide path through this corner of Wapello County, anchoring the settlement of Eldon along its eastern bank. The town plan is clearly defined by its street grid, featuring the Eldon Post Office and the Wapello County Fairgrounds at its southern edge. This riverfront landscape is characterized by its numerous small burial grounds and rural hubs, including the community of Batavia in the north and the crossroads of Ashland to the west.

Transport routes like Chief Wapello Rd and River Rd follow the natural topography, connecting these small towns across a terrain fed by Rock Creek, Chippewa Creek, and Soap Creek. For those studying local genealogy, the map identifies several distinct family and community burial sites, including the Iowaville Cemetery, Ellsworth Cemetery, and Gonferman Cemetery, providing a precise record of the regional social geography at the beginning of the 21st century.