Lovilia and its northern neighbors anchor this rural Iowa landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The survey reveals a region defined by a intricate network of waterways, most notably Cedar Cr and its northern branch, N Cedar Cr, which meander through the central and western sections of the quadrangle. The small settlements of Marysville, Hamilton, and Bussey are connected by a grid of county highways and named secondary roads like Co Hwy-G71 and Pumkinvine Rd. In the southern portion of the map, Lovilia serves as a local hub, situated near the headwaters of Coal Cr. This map is particularly useful for researchers studying the geographic layout of southern Iowa townships, illustrating how modern road names like Reagan St and Sheridan St intersect with natural features like Whippoorwill Br and Honey Cr.
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1909 · Knoxville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Pella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Knoxville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Pella
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Melcher
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
1965 · Knoxville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000