2015 Map of Prairie City

About this map

Prairie City anchors the northwestern corner of this 2015 survey, where the town's residential grid meets the expansive agricultural landscape of Jasper County. The map reveals a high density of rural burial grounds, such as Waveland Cem, Westview Cem, and Mound Prairie Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists tracing early families. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the southward flows of Squaw Cr, Calhoun Cr, and Prairie Cr. Along the southern boundary, the map captures the transition into Marion County, marked by Ritter Worth Cem near the fork of Eaton Valley Cr. The systematic organization of county roads and section lines illustrates the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System, providing a clear reference for locating historical property boundaries and family farmsteads in the Des Moines Township area.