
White Breast Creek and its many tributaries, such as Wolf Cr and Winn Br, define the drainage patterns across this section of southern Iowa. The landscape is marked by a high density of rural burial grounds, including Rosemount Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and Ticket Cem, which serve as primary anchors for genealogical research in the area. The settlement of Newbern sits right on the boundary between Marion and Lucas counties, while Bauer and Melcher-Dallas provide further points of local interest. This 2022 survey details the modern road network, from Lucas Co Line Rd to Co Hwy G62, while preserving the locations of family and community landmarks like Cochran Cem and Spring Hill Cem that have persisted for generations.
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1909 · Knoxville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Milo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Knoxville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Chariton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Melcher
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Milo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Knoxville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000