2022 Map of Osage SW

About this map

The Cedar River meanders through this agricultural landscape in Mitchell County, defining the local geography as it flows past the small settlement of Mitchell. This area of northern Iowa is characterized by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including the Blakestad Cem and Riverview Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for genealogical research. The northern boundary touches the edge of St. Ansgar, while the rural sections are divided by a grid of local roads such as Cameo Ave and Dancer Ave. Several watercourses like Rock Creek and Willow Cr feed into the main river valley, creating a network of drainage that has shaped the farming patterns of the region for generations.