2015 Map of Miles

About this map

Miles serves as the central hub for this portion of Jackson and Clinton Counties, situated at the intersection of a sprawling rural road network. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Elk River and its branches, such as N Br Elk River and S Copper Cr, which carve through the Iowa countryside. This 2015 survey reveals a significant concentration of small, dispersed burial sites that offer deep genealogical potential, including family-named locations like the Horst Farm Cem, Watts Farm Cem, and Schroeder Farm Cem. The map further documents small settlements such as Van Buren and Sterling, while tracing larger water bodies like the Maquoketa River in the north. The proximity of numerous historic grounds, such as Old Van Buren Cem and Vernon Prairie Cem, suggests a long-established agricultural community where land ownership and family heritage are closely tied to the creek-fed valleys.