
The Decatur County Courthouse stands as the central landmark of Leon, the seat of Decatur County, situated within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Weldon River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures the rural character of southern Iowa, where the terrain is intricately carved by McGruder Cr, Kilgore Cr, and Brush Cr. The distribution of small family and community burial grounds across the countryside—including Mount Tabor Cem, Meek Cem, and Chastain Cem—provides a detailed look at the historical settlement patterns of the township sections.
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1945 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lamoni
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Woodland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Pleasanton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Leon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Lineville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Garden Grove SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000