2018 Map of Peterson

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the topography where the corners of Clay and Buena Vista counties meet. In the settlement of Peterson, a dense grid of streets including E Front St and E 2nd St sits along the river's north bank, serving as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural sections. Evidence of early pioneers and local genealogy is found at the Oakland Cem northwest of town and the more isolated Daily Burial Ground to the southeast. The terrain is marked by numerous drainage systems, including Bluebird Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Brooke Cr, which cut through the high plains. A network of county routes like Co Hwy M27 and Co Rd L11 connects the farmsteads, following the established section lines of the Public Land Survey System.