2018 Map of Exira West

About this map

The East Nishnabotna River carves a central valley through this section of Audubon County, creating a distinct landscape where local agriculture and small-town life converge. The settlement of Brayton sits along the river's western bank, while Exira occupies the northeastern edge of the sheet, where Railroad St and Davids Cr meet. This 2018 survey reveals a well-established network of rural cemeteries, including Oak Hill Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and the Adventist Cem to the north, which serve as vital touchstones for family history researchers in the region. Tributaries like Little Indian Cr, Elkhorn Cr, and Sifford Cr branch out into the surrounding hills, defining the drainage patterns of the fertile Iowa plains. The map also records the boundary between Audubon County and Cass County at its southern margin, illustrating the geopolitical layout of these agricultural townships.