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1983 Map of Macksburg

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Macksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Macksburg sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in Madison County, serving as the primary hub for the surrounding townships of Webster, Grand River, and Dodge. The 1980s terrain is defined by the winding course of the Grand River and the Thompson River, which carve through the Iowa countryside alongside smaller tributaries like Rocky Branch and Loefer Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the rural cemeteries that dot the section lines, including Kivett Cem, Moon Cem, West Branch Cem, and Bragg Cem. The presence of the Dodge Center Ch in the southern portion of the quadrangle suggests a community structure rooted in these small, local gathering places. The map also captures the intricate boundary lines where Adair, Madison, and Union counties meet, illustrating the jurisdictional layout of the region during this era of modern photogrammetric mapping.