2022 Map of Fraser

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep, winding valley through this central Iowa landscape, creating a stark contrast to the surrounding agricultural plateaus. At the southern bend of the river lies Fraser, while further east on the higher ground sits Ridgeport. This area is notably dense with small family and township burial grounds, providing a significant resource for genealogical research. These sites include the Hardin Township Cem, Bethel Owen Cem, and the Boone County Farm Cem. The network of secondary roads like Co HWY d64 and Nature Rd provides access to the dissected terrain where tributaries such as Mineral Br and Elkhorn Cr meet the primary river valley. The map clearly delineates the intersection of Webster, Hamilton, and Boone counties, capturing the modern rural infrastructure and land use patterns of the region.