2010 Map of Leisure Lake

About this map

The North Fork Maquoketa River and its tributary Cline Branch carve a winding path through this Iowa landscape, defining the rural character of Jackson County. Near the northern boundary, the residential development around Leisure Lake contrasts with the surrounding agricultural land, supported by the Schwenker Lake Dam on the North Spring Branch. The map reveals a dense network of family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the high concentration of small burial sites such as the Tracy Farm Cemetery, Streets Cemetery, and Crabb Cemetery. Small settlements like Crab Town, Emeline, and South Garry Owen serve as anchor points along the section-line roads, while larger watercourses like the Maquoketa River and Pine Creek dominate the southwestern quadrant, illustrating the historical importance of these drainage systems to local settlement patterns.