2018 Map of Russell

About this map

The town of Russell serves as the primary hub of this south-central Iowa landscape, where a grid of rural roads connects agricultural uplands with the extensive waters of Rathbun Lake. To the north and west, the terrain is defined by the drainage of Little White Breast Cr and Honey Cr, while the southeastern corner of the map is dominated by the sprawling inlets of the lake created by the damming of the Chariton River. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Russell Cem, Ragtown Cem, and Jones Cem, each marking the generational settlements within Lucas and Wayne counties. The map captures the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure, from the small-scale Beck Airport to the intricate network of county roads like Co Rd H40 and Co Rd S50 that cross the branching waterways of Ragtown Branch and Lost Branch.