Middle River and its numerous tributaries, including N Turkey Cr and S Turkey Cr, carve through this section of Adair County, Iowa. The landscape is defined by the rural settlements of Rosserdale and Howe, which sit along the township lines of T77N and T76N. This modern survey details a well-preserved grid of section roads like Co RD g27 and Co RD g15 that connect isolated local landmarks. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly valuable for identifying several country burial grounds, including the Abandoned Timber Cem, Jefferson Cem, and Loucks Grove Cem. These sites, along with Meadow Lake, provide a clear picture of the longstanding rural infrastructure and family-named landmarks that have persisted in this corner of Iowa through the early 21st century.
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1952 · Panora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Greenfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Fontanelle
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Canby
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Casey
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Stuart North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Menlo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000