2022 Map of Garden Grove SW

About this map

Leon sits at the southwestern edge of this Decatur County landscape, serving as a primary settlement point for a region defined by its winding waterways and pioneer history. The terrain is carved by the Weldon River, Jonathan Creek, and McGruder Cr, which create a complex drainage pattern across the township boundaries. A significant historical marker is the presence of Morman Trail Rd, tracing a historical migration route across the southern Iowa prairie. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several family and community burial sites such as Winters Cem, Johnson Cem, Mormon Cem, and McAllister Cem. The network of secondary roads, including Co Rd J22 and Co Rd J36, connects these rural landmarks, illustrating the enduring settlement pattern of the 21st-century agricultural landscape in southern Iowa.