2013 Map of Jacksonville

About this map

Jacksonville sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Shelby County, where the regular grid of Iowa country roads meets the meandering course of the E Br W Nishnabotna River. The area is defined by its small crossroads settlements and the drainage network of the Nishnabotna valley, including named waterways such as Elm Cr, Bonnie Cr, and Wolf Cr. The map details a transition point between upland farm plots and the river bottom, tracing the paths of rural hamlets like Red Line and Botany. The road network, including arterial routes like Road M47 and Road M56, illustrates the modern connectivity of these historic farming communities. This survey provides a precise look at the 21st-century rural infrastructure, preserving the names of local landmarks and creek branches that have shaped Shelby County's geography for generations.