1981 Map of Lacelle

About this map

Lacelle and Leslie anchor this agricultural landscape in southern Iowa during the early 1980s, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of branching tributaries. The drainage patterns of Bee Creek, Spring Creek, and Wolf Creek shape the rural road grid, illustrating the challenges of managing water across the townships of Knox and Ward. This survey highlights the intersection of public infrastructure and local history, capturing functional sites like a Weigh Station and Pumping Station alongside longstanding community landmarks. Genealogists can locate the Lacelle Cemetery and Green Bay Cemetery, which serve as physical markers of the area's early settlement. The map also records the precise boundary where Clarke County and Decatur County meet, providing a clear view of land divisions and rural property lines at the time of the survey.