2015 Map of Kirkville

About this map

The Des Moines River cuts through the southwestern corner of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by its intersection of water and rural settlements. On the boundary between Mahaska and Wapello counties, Eddyville and Kirkville serve as local hubs, while smaller crossroads like Cedar and Wright mark the northern reaches of the survey. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous tributaries, including Little Muchakinock Creek and Cedar Creek, creating a network of drainage that likely influenced the placement of early homesteads.