2022 Map of Saint Charles NW

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German Lutheran Cem and Neal Cem are among several burial grounds that anchor this rural landscape in Madison County. The area is defined by the winding course of the N Br N River and its numerous tributaries, including Badger Creek and N Elm Cr. While the outskirts of West Des Moines appear at the northern edge and a portion of Winterset sits in the southwest corner, the interior remains a patchwork of agricultural sections bounded by an extensive network of local roads like Old Portland Rd and Badger Creek Rd. This modern survey reveals how the township structure of the 19th century persists through modern infrastructure, maintaining historical site markers such as the United Brethren Cem and Payton Cem even as suburban growth approaches from the north.