2018 Map of Gladbrook

About this map

Gladbrook serves as the central hub for this portion of Tama County, situated amidst a landscape defined by the drainage basins of Wolf Creek and its many tributaries. The area's agricultural heritage is reflected in the precise grid of section lines and rural roads, such as 180th St and 150th St, which connect dispersed farmsteads and numerous small family or community burial grounds. These sites, including Maple Hill Cem, Badger Hill Cem, and Gethman Cem, provide vital touchstones for local genealogy. In the southwest, the terrain transitions toward the recreation-focused area around Union Grove Lake and the adjacent Union Grove Cem. Waterways like Fourmile Cr, Crystal Cr, and Devils Run meander through the township, shaping the local topography and historical settlement patterns of the late 2010s.