2018 Map of Kimballton

About this map

Kimballton anchors the southern edge of this West Central Iowa landscape, situated along the banks of Indian Cr near the border of Shelby and Audubon Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including the East Branch West Nishnabotna River in the north and the meandering paths of Bull Run and Wolf Cr. Small rural settlements like Fiscus and Poplar are connected by a precise grid of gravel and paved roads, reflecting the enduring township-and-range land division of the region. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, such as Merrills Grove Cem and Ebenezer Cem, which are tucked into the hillsides away from the main thoroughfares. The concentration of these cemeteries and named creeks illustrates a deeply rooted agricultural community where the natural topography still dictates the placement of homes and infrastructure.