2022 Map of Farmersburg

About this map

Farmersburg and the surrounding rural stretches of Clayton County are defined by a network of established family and community cemeteries that trace the settlement history of northeast Iowa. This modern topographic survey illustrates a landscape deeply rooted in its agricultural and denominational past, centered on the village of Farmersburg and the small crossroads at Clayton Center. The distribution of burial sites, such as the Zion Lutheran Cem and Colony Catholic Cem, speaks to the distinct immigrant and religious communities that anchored themselves in the township during the 19th century. The terrain is notably dissected by drainage features like Dry Hollow, which complicates the otherwise orderly grid of section lines and gravel roads. Researchers will find interest in the proximity of several legacy sites, including the National Cem and the County Home Cem, providing a clear look at the public and private landmarks that endure in this farming region.