2015 Map of Madrid NW

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through this portion of Boone County, creating a landscape of sharp relief defined by prominent high points like Blank Ridge, Buffalo Ridge, and Frankel Ridge. This terrain, a departure from the surrounding plains, is drained by numerous tributaries including Bear Cr, Eversoll Cr, and Thrasher Cr. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies several small rural burial sites scattered across the township, including the James Gildea Cem and the Peoples Cem. Near the southern edge of the survey, the State Hospital Cem and Liberty Cem mark long-established land uses. Away from the river breaks, the land transitions to a regular grid of section roads like Co Hwy R18 and 280th St, indicating the agricultural foundation of the local economy.