2010 Map of Morton Mills

About this map

The West Nodaway River and Middle Nodaway River define the agricultural landscape of this southwestern Iowa region, where small rural settlements are linked by a strict grid of section-line roads. The namesake community of Morton Mills sits along the western edge, while other small clusters such as Strand, Sciola, Tenville, and Dickieville mark historically significant crossroads. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites documented, including the Bolt Family Burying Ground and the Sciola Baptist Cemetery. The drainage of the land is meticulously mapped through named tributaries like Longs Branch, Sin Creek, and Fultons Creek, which snake between the upland fields. This 2010 survey illustrates the enduring nature of the township road system, where routes like Adams Montgomery Ave and Birch Ave maintain the layout established by 19th-century pioneers.