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2010 Map of Iconium

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Iconium and the surrounding Appanoose County landscape are defined by a complex network of stream branches and early burial grounds that trace the settlement history of southern Iowa. The northern reaches are drained by Contrary Creek and Cedar Creek, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling waters of Rathbun Lake. This reservoir significantly altered the original courses of Honey Creek and Buck Branch, creating a jagged shoreline that now borders the community of Iconium.

Genealogists will find a high density of small cemeteries scattered across the townships, reflecting early family homesteads and community centers. These include Inghram Cemetery, Derby Cemetery, Mount Carmel Cemetery, and Salem Cemetery. The drainage patterns of Mormon Branch and Moffatt Branch carve through the section lines, showing how the natural topography influenced the placement of rural roads like Mud Rd and the small settlement of Tyrone.