2015 Map of Melbourne

About this map

Melbourne sits at the intersection of local history and modern transit, centered around the diagonal corridor of Marshalltown Blvd and the grid of town streets like Main St and Railroad St. This portion of Marshall County exhibits the classic Iowa section-line road grid, where small rural hubs like Van Cleve are connected by gravel and paved routes such as Lafayette Ave and Co Hwy E67. The landscape is etched by the winding paths of Snipe Cr, N Timber Cr, and S Timber Cr, which disrupt the agricultural geometry. Genealogists will find significant local value in the numerous burial sites documented here, including Maple Grove Cem, Logan Cem, and the Melbourne Memorial Garden Cem. To the northwest, Whites Airport reflects the area's light aviation ties, while the headwaters of the North Skunk River provide a natural boundary in this well-documented corner of the Heartland.