2022 Map of Hansell

About this map

Hansell and Aredale anchor this agricultural landscape in north-central Iowa, where the West Fork Cedar River carves a meandering path across the terrain. The map captures a well-defined grid of township roads and section lines, a layout typical of the rural Midwest. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Ingham Township Cem near Hansell and the Harlan Cem to the east provides vital points of interest for tracing family roots in the area. The drainage pattern is notably complex for a prairie setting, defined by several significant waterways including Boylan Cr, Hartgrave Creek, and Otter Creek, which suggest the natural hydrology that influenced early land use and settlement patterns. The map also delineates the boundary between Franklin Co and Butler Co, marking the jurisdictional transition near Aredale.