2015 Map of Oskaloosa

About this map

Oskaloosa serves as the focal point of this Iowa landscape, where the confluence of academic tradition and rural history is evident. The campus of William Penn Univ sits on the northern edge of the city, while a dense network of burial grounds like Forest Cem, Friends Cem, and the Old Cem provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The surrounding countryside is defined by the winding course of the South Skunk River to the northeast and several tributaries including Muchakinock Cr and Little Muchakinock Cr which cut through the agricultural sections. Smaller settlements such as Evans and Beacon are connected by a grid of county roads and the diagonal path of Old Hwy 163, illustrating the persistent layout of Mahaska County's transportation and township boundaries.