2010 Map of Peterson SW

About this map

The Little Sioux River and Maple River converge in this corner of Buena Vista County, defining a landscape shaped by glacial waterways and early twentieth-century agriculture. The small settlement of Maple sits near the center of the grid, surrounded by a network of rural roads such as Martin Access Rd and Barnes Rd. The distribution of burial grounds across the township—including Spring Cemetery, Spring Township Cemetery, Afton Cemetery, and Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery—points to the distinct clusters of family and church settlements that once anchored this prairie region. Modern recreational use is noted at the SooRiver Access, while the meandering paths of Badger Creek and the rivers contrast sharply with the rigid section lines of the surrounding farmland.