2015 Map of Lowell

About this map

The settlement of Lowell sits at a prominent bend in the Skunk River, serving as a central point in this rural landscape where Henry, Lee, and Des Moines counties converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Big Creek, Mud Cr, and Prairie Cr that carve through the agricultural uplands. This 2015 survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents an extensive number of small burial sites and family plots scattered across the countryside, such as the Abbe Cem, Bethany Cem, and the uniquely named Emerson Plot. To the east, the waters of Geode Lake and the smaller Lake Wilderness offer a contrast to the surrounding farmsteads. The map also captures the local road network, from established routes like Salem Rd to the more secluded Shady Oak Ln, illustrating the enduring spatial organization of these Iowa townships.