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2018 Map of Mystic

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mystic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mystic and the northern reaches of Centerville anchor this detailed study of Appanoose County's undulating landscape. The map centers on the winding course of Walnut Creek and Little Walnut Creek, which feed into the expansive waters of Rathbun Lake to the north. This area reflects a dense pattern of early rural settlement, characterized by numerous small communities and family-associated landmarks. Small villages like Brazil, Clarkdale, and Rathbun are connected by a network of local roads such as Co Rd T14 and Shanghi Road.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds across the townships, including Highland Cemetery, Shaeffer Cemetery, and the Philadelphia Cemetery. The presence of the Mystic Reservoir and the Chariton River highlights the essential water management and natural drainages that shaped the development of these southern Iowa communities. The map provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure before modern consolidation, preserving the locations of smaller locales like Walnut City and Forbush.