2010 Map of Leon

About this map

The county seat of Leon occupies the northwest corner of this Decatur County landscape, defined by a network of rural routes and the meandering courses of the Weldon River and Little River. A dense concentration of small burial grounds across the countryside provides significant value for genealogical research, including family-named sites such as Chastain Cemetery, Hatfield Cemetery, and Meek Cemetery. The southern reaches of the map show the settlement of Brucewell and the New Salem Cemetery near the winding Kilgore Creek. These features reflect a traditional Iowan agricultural landscape where small rural communities and family landmarks are preserved alongside the modern road system, including Lineville Rd and Quinn Rd. The drainage patterns of Brush Creek and Lick Branch further illustrate the terrain's influence on local settlement and property boundaries.