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2015 Map of Mount Zion

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through the southern half of this Van Buren County quadrangle, defining the local geography and historical settlement patterns. Near the river's edge, the small community of Kilbourn sits just north of the water, while Mount Zion is positioned on the high ground to the south. Further north, the town of Birmingham and the settlement of Winchester anchor the more level upland terrain.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites across this landscape, including the County Farm Cem and the uniquely named Railroad Grave near the riverbank. The terrain is intricately drained by numerous tributaries such as Lick Creek and Little Lick Cr, which have etched deep ravines into the limestone-rich soil of Southeast Iowa. This map provides a look at the enduring road networks and legacy family-named landmarks like Tedrow Cem and Anson Cem that persist in this part of the state.