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2010 Map of Miles

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Miles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Agricultural lands and the upper reaches of the Elk River watershed characterize this portion of Jackson County in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with the Maquoketa River touching the northern boundary while Copper Creek, Smith Creek, and Simmons Creek carve through the surrounding farmland. The town of Miles serves as a central hub, anchored by the Miles Post Office, while the smaller settlements of Van Buren and Sterling mark the western and eastern edges of the quadrangle.

For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, preserving the locations of numerous family and community grounds. These include the Buckeye Cemetery, Old Van Buren Cemetery, and the Horst Farm Cemetery. The density of these small cemeteries, such as the Watts Farm Cemetery and Schroeder Farm Cemetery, provides a clear view of the early family landholdings and rural settlement patterns that have persisted into the modern era.