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2010 Map of Harper

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Harper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The North Skunk River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the rural geography of Keokuk County. Concentrated around the small settlement of Harper, the map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local history through numerous burial grounds and family landmarks. The Harper Post Office serves as the central hub, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with sites of genealogical significance including Saint Elizabeths Cemetery, Baden Cemetery, and Old Bethel Cemetery.

Drainage systems like German Creek, Branch Creek, and Clear Creek crisscross the section lines, shaping the agricultural layout of the region. Notable local landmarks such as Garibaldi Cemetery and Brater Cemetery are preserved alongside the crossroads of Baden. This record is particularly valuable for those tracing ancestral ties to the Catholic community at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery or the Methodist heritage found at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.