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2015 Map of Malvern

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Malvern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Malvern sits at the southern edge of this Iowa landscape, where the local road network converges near the banks of Silver Creek. The area is defined by its deep agricultural grid and the winding course of the West Nishnabotna River, which cuts through the southeastern corner near the town of Hastings. These waterways, along with smaller tributaries like Indian Creek and Osborne Cr, shaped the early settlement patterns of Mills County, dictating where early roads and homesteads were established.

Genealogists can find significant local history in the rural cemeteries that dot the landscape, such as Cottonwood Cem in the northeast and East Liberty Cem further west. Wearin Cem also remains as a distinct landmark among the rolling terrain of T72N R41W. The map captures the region's character through its combination of established township boundaries and modern infrastructure like Co Hwy L63 and Jahnke Ave.