2018 Map of Leisure Lake

About this map

Crab Town and its surrounding countryside in Jackson County are defined by the winding course of the North Fork Maquoketa River and a dense network of family-named cemeteries. This area showcases a traditional rural Iowa settlement pattern where small clusters like South Garry Owen and Ironhills serve as anchors for the local farming community. The topography is notably marked by the Ozark Springs and the preserved lands of the Ozark Wildlife Area, highlighting the natural drainage systems of Pine Cr and Black Hawk Cr. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites across the township, including Saint Aloysius Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and the Griffin Estate Cem, which point to the established lineages that have maintained this landscape for generations.