The Weldon River and its numerous tributaries, including Weldon Creek, Jonathan Creek, and Brush Creek, define the rolling drainage patterns of this section of Decatur County. In the early 21st century, the landscape remains primarily agricultural, interspersed with significant local landmarks such as the Decatur County Fairground near Leon. This area is particularly rich for family historians, as it preserves the locations of several small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including Winters Cemetery, Doze Cemetery, and McCullough Cemetery. The small settlement of Crown sits along a quiet stretch of road, while the intricate network of county routes, such as Co RD r58 and Co RD j20, connects these rural corners. The terrain is marked by the winding paths of Cobbville Creek and McGruder Creek, showing the natural flow of the land toward the river basin.
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1945 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Woodland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Leon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Weldon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Garden Grove SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Le Roy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000