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2015 Map of Morning Sun

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The town of Morning Sun serves as a primary hub in this corner of Iowa, where the convergence of Louisa, Henry, and Des Moines counties shapes the local geography. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of several significant waterways, including Big Cr, Flint Cr, and Cedar Fork Cr, which carve through the agricultural tableland. Smaller settlements like Marsh, Yarmouth, and Roscoe are linked by a grid of county roads, such as Co Rd X27 and Co Rd H28, reflecting the enduring rural infrastructure of the region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several notable burial grounds, including Morning Sun Cem, Elmwood Cem, and the more isolated Rice Cem located near Roff Cr. The map details the transition between townships like t73n r4w and t72n r4w, illustrating how the land was partitioned for settlement. The intricate network of section lines and creeks provides a clear view of how natural drainage influenced the placement of original farmsteads and transport routes across these three counties.