2010 Map of North Branch

About this map

North Branch and the small settlement of Nelson occupy a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways in Guthrie County. The area is drained by numerous streams including Frost Creek, Lone Grove Creek, and Seely Creek, which flow through the agricultural grid. To the north, the South Raccoon River cuts across the corner of the township, while Troublesome Creek and Mason Creek anchor the southern reaches. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where a rigid network of county roads like Cherry Ave and Dogwood Ave provides access to scattered farmsteads and historic burial sites. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Union Township Cemetery and Pleasant Hill Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks among the fields. The map also identifies Bear Grove, reflecting the township's long-standing geographic identities within this part of Iowa.