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2015 Map of Kalona

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kalona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The English River flows through the heart of this landscape, separating the settlement of Kalona to the north from the community of Richmond further south. This 2015 survey details a grid of rural roads named for family lineages and local flora, such as Nutmeg Ave, Larch Ave, and Poplar Blvd. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating numerous small burial grounds dispersed across the townships, including Sharon Hill Cem, Richmond Cem, and the Middleburg Cemetery near the northern boundary.

The terrain is defined by the winding paths of several creeks like Camp Cr, Bulgers Run, and Davis Cr, which cut through the agricultural sections. Features like Lily Pond and the North Fork Long Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns of this Iowa landscape. This document provides a clear look at the spatial relationship between historic religious sites, such as the Holy Trinity Cemetery, and the surrounding farmsteads.