2018 Map of Iola

About this map

Neosho River meanders through the heart of this Allen County landscape, defining the geography of Iola and its neighbor Bassett. The city of Iola presents a dense grid of residential and commercial streets, including W Madison Ave and Broadway St, while the community of Carlyle anchors the northeastern portion of the sheet. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, such as Carpenter Cem to the north and Highland Cem within the city limits. The transition of the region's transport infrastructure is visible where the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail follows former railroad corridors through town. Natural features like the distinctive ridge known as the Backbone south of town and the waters of Lake Bassett provide a clear view of how the area's industrial and recreational footprint sits alongside the river's winding path.