2018 Map of Lafayette

About this map

Lafayette and Alice serve as central points in this rural Linn County landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply carved by the branching paths of W Otter Cr and E Otter Cr. The map reveals a high concentration of local burial grounds, providing significant data for genealogists tracing family histories through the West Prairie Cem, Alice Cem, and Ashlock Cem. Further south, the Lafayette Cem and Oliphant Cem sit near the crossroads of the growing community of Alburnett. The road network, including historic routes like Paris Rd and Troy Mills Rd, follows the section lines of the township boundaries, illustrating the enduring structure of Iowa's land management system. Tributaries such as Apple Cr and Nelson Cr weave through the terrain, defining the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local settlement for generations.