The Des Moines River cuts through the southwest portion of this landscape, its path defined by the Bellefountain Bridge and the small settlement of Bellefountain. This area is characterized by several rural burial sites, including the Mahaska County Farm Cem and Rochester Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracking local families. The town of Leighton serves as a primary hub in the north, while smaller locales like Olivet and features such as Muchakinock Cr reveal the historical drainage and settlement patterns of the county. The map detail reflects a transition from river-oriented activity near Cedar Creek to the established road networks of 220th St and 240th St, documenting the modern layout of this agricultural region.
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1910 · Pella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Pella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Albia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Oskaloosa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Eddyville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1980 · Leighton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000