2010 Map of Saint Charles NW

About this map

The McBride Covered Bridge spans the landscape of Madison and Warren counties, serving as a focal point for this agrarian region southwest of the Des Moines metro. The settlement of McBride sits near the center of a well-defined drainage network where the North River and its tributaries, including the North Branch and North Elm Creek, carve through the rolling farmland. This 2010 survey reflects a deeply rooted community, documented through a high density of family and denominational burial grounds. Genealogists can find significant local history at the Blue Ridge Cemetery, United Brethren Cemetery, German Lutheran Cemetery, and Jefferson Cemetery, among others. The presence of Miller Bridge and the horticultural site at Groth's Gardens further characterizes the rural development of the area, while the waters of Badger Creek and Cedar Creek define the broader natural boundaries of the quadrangle.