2010 Map of Gravity

About this map

Gravity anchors this Taylor County agricultural landscape, where the town's namesake cemetery and Washington Cemetery provide essential focal points for family history research. The area is defined by the complex hydrology of the One Hundred and Two River, which splits into the West Branch, Middle Branch, and Middle Fork. These waterways cut through a strict grid of section roads, including 120th St and 200th St, which organize the rural farmstead distribution. Smaller hamlets like Bushville, Conway, and Sharpsburg are scattered throughout the quadrangle, with the Sharpsburg Post Office serving as a central community landmark. The map documents the enduring rural character of Southwest Iowa, showing the relationship between small-town centers and the surrounding drainage basins.