2015 Map of Runnells

About this map

The town of Runnells anchors the southwestern portion of this central Iowa landscape, positioned near the junction of Polk, Jasper, and Marion counties. This 2015 survey details a predominantly agricultural corridor where the small settlements of Vandalia and Prairie City are connected by a network of rural roads such as NE 12th Ave and Co Rd F70. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Camp Cr and Walnut Cr, which carve through the till plains. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies several rural burying grounds including Lowman Cem, Vandalia Cem, and Prairie Belle Cem. Modern land use is visible in the presence of the Tallgrass Trail, while the underlying Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, including sections of t78n r21w, continues to dictate the local road and property boundaries.