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2015 Map of Postville NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Postville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Washington Prairie Cem and the Norwegian Methodist Cem sit near the northern edge of this landscape, marking the long-established cultural presence in Winneshiek County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Yellow River and its tributary, the N Fork Yellow River, which carve through the Iowa countryside. These waterways, along with the Trout River and Trout Cr, dictated the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites across the townships, including the Pagin Cem, Centennial Cem, and Moneek Cem. The road network follows a rigid section-line grid typical of the Midwest, yet yields to the natural flow of the river valleys. Landmarks such as Walden Pond and the Roy Schultz Property Cem provide specific points of interest for those researching family landholdings and local history in this corner of Northeast Iowa.