2018 Map of Lowell

About this map

Lowell sits at a prominent bend in the Skunk River, serving as a central point for this rural landscape where Henry, Lee, and Des Moines Counties converge. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its numerous family and community burial grounds, reflecting generations of agricultural settlement. From the Abbe Cem in the north to the Enslow Cem in the south, these sites are often situated near the drainage breaks of Prairie Cr and Lost Cr. The terrain is characterized by dissected uplands and the distinctive Hell Hollow, with Geode Lake and Lake Wilderness providing significant water features. The placement of Emerson Plot and the Bentler Farm Cem among the section lines illustrates the enduring intersection of private land ownership and local genealogy in this corner of Iowa.