2013 Map of Humeston

About this map

Humeston serves as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in Wayne County, featuring a traditional grid centered on Broad St and Winter St. The town's historical connection to regional transit is preserved in the Railroad right-of-way Public Hunting Area, which utilizes former rail corridors for conservation. To the east and south, the settlements of Cambria, Saxon, and Peoria anchor a network of rural roads such as Co Hwy-J22 and Liberty Rd. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of the S Fork Chariton River and its tributaries, Ninemile Cr and Dick Cr, which meander through a patchwork of farm fields. This survey captures the enduring rural character of southern Iowa, where small crossroads communities remain vital points of reference for local family history and land use.