2022 Map of Peterson SW

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders through the northwest corner of this agricultural landscape on the border of Cherokee and Buena Vista counties. This 2022 survey illustrates the modern rural layout of the region, where the grid of gravel and paved roads like Co Hwy M12 and Co Hwy M10 intersects with the natural drainage of Badger Cr and the Maple River. Local heritage is anchored by several rural burial grounds, including the Spring Township Cem and the Immanuel Lutheran Cem located near the county line. The presence of Martin Access Rd near the river suggests a landscape maintained for both production and conservation. For those tracing family roots in the Iowa countryside, these named landmarks and section lines provide a contemporary baseline of the township's enduring character.