2015 Map of Fraser

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep, winding valley through this part of the central Iowa landscape, creating a sharp contrast between the eroded river bluffs and the level agricultural uplands. The settlement of Fraser sits on the river's eastern bank, while Ridgeport occupies higher ground to the northeast. This area shows a high density of small burial grounds, likely of significant interest to genealogists, including the Boone County Farm Cem and several family or community plots such as Shafer Gear Cem, Bethel Owen Cem, and Hardin Cem. The map illustrates the 21st-century rural grid system, where long-standing roads like Co HWY d64 and Nature Rd intersect various creeks, including Mineral Br and Elkhorn Cr, which drain into the primary river valley.