Elk, Terre Haute, and Tuskeego populate this rural landscape in Decatur County, where the southern Iowa prairie is defined by a dense network of watercourses and family burial grounds. The Thompson River winds through the eastern portion of the map, crossed by the Grand River Bridge and joined by several tributaries including Pot Hole Creek and Potteroff Creek. Near the southern border, the community of Lamoni is anchored by Rose Hill Cemetery and the Lamoni Municipal Airport, while Lake LaShane and Home Lake offer local water resources. The high density of distinct cemeteries, such as Woodmansee Cemetery, Millsap Cemetery, and Bucy Cemetery, provides a clear view of the historical settlement patterns and family lineages across this agricultural region.
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1945 · Mount Ayr
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Mount Ayr
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Nebraska City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Nebraska City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Nebraska City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000