2010 Map of Jefferson West

About this map

Jefferson anchors the southeastern corner of this Greene County landscape, where the local government and civic life are marked by the Jefferson Post Office and the distinctive Mahanay Bell Tower. The surrounding countryside follows a strict section-line grid, typical of Iowa's agricultural heartland, yet is interrupted by the meandering North Raccoon River valley. This drainage system includes Eureka Bridge and numerous small water bodies, culminating in the wetland environment of Goose Lake to the north. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several rural burial grounds including Fair Oaks Cemetery, Wright Cemetery, and Headly Cemetery. The small settlement of Farlin sits further west along the rail corridor, representing the smaller grain-handling points that once dotted the region. The map captures the area just as modern infrastructure like road 222nd integrated with long-established landmarks like Golgotha Cemetery.