2018 Map of Readlyn

About this map

Readlyn sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in northeastern Iowa, where a network of gravel and paved roads follows the strict section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The town center is complemented by the smaller settlement of Klinger further south. The Wapsipinicon River meanders through the eastern half of the map, its riparian wetlands creating a distinct contrast to the surrounding productive fields. Genealogists will find this particular survey highly valuable for its detailed indexing of rural burial grounds, including Saint Mathews Lutheran Cem, Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cem, and the Grove Hill Cem. These sites, along with others like Saint Pauls Cem and Zions Cem, reflect the strong denominational heritage and early settlement patterns of the families who established farms across the Bremer County and Black Hawk County border.