2018 Map of Lebanon

About this map

Lebanon anchors this Sioux County landscape, where the agricultural grid of northwest Iowa is defined by a dense network of gravel roads and section lines. The settlement’s early roots are evident in its religious and community landmarks, notably the Lebanon Christian Reform Church Cem located just north of the village. The surrounding countryside is drained by the meandering courses of Dry Cr and Sixmile Cr, which break the otherwise structured geometry of fields and farmsteads. Local history and genealogy are centered on several well-preserved burial grounds, including Peace Lutheran Cem and Highland Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the families who settled this region. The map captures a contemporary look at a deeply traditional farming area where the road names, like Dipper Ave and Dogwood Ave, trace the systematic organization of the prairie.