2022 Map of Kalona

About this map

Kalona serves as the primary hub of this Washington County landscape, where the rectilinear grid of the town site meets the meandering path of the English River. The map reveals a dense concentration of rural burial grounds, including Sharon Hill Cem and Snider Cem, which offer significant data points for genealogical research in this part of Iowa. To the south, the settlement of Richmond is established near the Richmond Cem and Holy Trinity Cem, surrounded by a network of drainage systems like Camp Cr and Davis Cr. The terrain is characterized by a transition from the river valley floors to the upland plateaus, punctuated by local water features such as the Lily Pond and Bulgers Run. This modern survey maintains the historical township and range framework, preserving the legacy of 19th-century land division across t77n r8w and surrounding sections.