2015 Map of Popejoy

About this map

The Iowa River meanders across this prairie landscape of Franklin and Hardin Counties, defining the agricultural character of north-central Iowa. Near the southeastern corner, the settlement of Alden sits along the river's edge, served by the nearby Alden Cem. To the north, the small community of Popejoy stands within a grid of section-line roads, including Co HWY s13 and 50th ST, which facilitate the region's farm-to-market connectivity. The S Fork Iowa River flows through the southern portion of the map, joining the main branch near the historic site of Oakland. Genealogists may find interest in the scattered burial grounds, such as Otis Grove Cem and the Oakland Valley Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's pioneer heritage and the families who established these rural townships.