2018 Map of Gibson

About this map

The North Skunk River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape on the border of Mahaska and Keokuk counties, anchoring a network of agricultural land and small settlements. The community of Indianapolis sits just north of the river, while the town of Gibson occupies the northeastern corner of the quadrangle. This area of Iowa is defined by its rural grid of roads, such as Co Hwy G13 and Co Hwy G29, which connect dispersed homesteads and local landmarks. For genealogists and local historians, several small burial grounds provide specific points of interest, including Friends Cem near Coal Creek and the Tinsley Cem further west. Smaller watercourses like Pleasant Cr and Cedar Cr drain the undulating terrain, shaping the placement of early townships like Spring Valley.