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2010 Map of Exira West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The East Nishnabotna River serves as the central artery for this portion of Audubon County, flowing past the communities of Exira, Brayton, and Oakfield. This 2010 survey illustrates the structured agricultural grid characteristic of western Iowa, where a network of gravel and paved roads like Falcon Ave and Lark Ave segment the landscape. Small tributaries including Buck Creek, Sifford Creek, and Little Indian Creek feed into the main river valley, creating the subtle drainage patterns that define the local topography.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several rural burial grounds, including the Adventist Cemetery in the north and the Oakfield Cemetery near the river. The presence of the Exira Post Office and Brayton Post Office marks these towns as vital local hubs for the surrounding farming community. The map provides a clear record of the area's rural character, showing the persistent placement of farmsteads and small settlements along the river's winding path.