2018 Map of Neola

About this map

Neola and Minden anchor this rural Pottawattamie County landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply etched by the winding paths of Mosquito Creek and Keg Cr. The map preserves the spatial arrangement of several local burial grounds, including the Saint Patricks Catholic Cem and the Neola Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracking families in the region. To the south, the smaller communities of Bentley and York Center mark the quiet intersections of a road network named for local flora and landmarks, such as Rosewood Rd and Pinoak Rd. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of Little Silver Cr and Middle Silver Cr, which cut through the farm plots. This survey reflects the enduring character of Iowa’s western prairie settlements, documenting the persistence of small-town centers amidst a vast network of section-line roads and family-owned acreage.