2010 Map of Grand River

About this map

Thompson River meanders through the heart of this Decatur County landscape, defining the character of the small Iowa settlements it passes. The town of Grand River sits near a prominent bend, surrounded by several smaller locales such as Westerville and Woodland. This area is particularly noteworthy for its high density of family and community burial grounds, which offer significant clues for genealogists researching local history. These sites include Old Funk Cemetery, O'Grady Cemetery, and Munyon Cemetery, scattered among the drainages of Elk Creek, Sand Creek, and Long Creek. The presence of Rocky Ford on the western edge suggests an established point of crossing from an earlier era of travel. The map illustrates a strictly rural Iowa environment, dominated by section lines and a grid of county roads that navigate the river's winding course.