2015 Map of Pekin

About this map

Martinsburg and the nearby rail-stop communities of Pekin and Linby anchor this agricultural landscape at the meeting point of Keokuk, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties. The survey reveals a terrain defined by the northern passage of the South Skunk River and a network of drainages including Steady Run, Twin Grove Cr, and Rock Cr. For genealogists and local historians, several small family and community burial grounds are preserved across the sections, such as the Van Orsdall Cem and Skinner-McConnell Cem. The map's layout reflects a deeply established section-line road system that connects these small towns to rural landmarks like the Rock Creek Church and Cem and the Mount Zion Cem. The convergence of county lines at Wapello Keokuk Rd highlights the importance of these townships in the regional transportation and social network of southeastern Iowa.