2022 Map of McCallsburg

About this map

McCallsburg and Roland anchor the southern portion of this central Iowa landscape, where the rural topography is defined by the headwaters of Bear Cr, E Indian Cr, and Middle Minerva Cr. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and county roads, such as CO Hwy S27, which facilitate travel between these small agricultural centers and Garden City to the north. This arrangement of roads and townships illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on Iowa's development. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including the Zion Lutheran Church Cem and Stavanger Cem, which often represent the early immigrant congregations that settled the region. Of particular interest to those tracing the transition from steam to recreation is the Prairie Rail Trl, a path following a former railway corridor through the heart of Story Co.