2015 Map of Saint Olaf

About this map

Saint Olaf serves as the central hub of this northeast Iowa landscape, situated amidst the dissected uplands of Clayton County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of dendritic drainages, including Silver Cr and Roberts Cr, which carve their way toward the prominent Turkey River flowing across the southern portion of the sheet. This area is notably rich for genealogical research, containing a high density of family-named burial grounds. Significant sites such as Johanningmeier Cem, Weymouth Cem, and Patterson Cem are clustered west of the town center, while the United Brethren Cem and Norway Cem are located to the north and west. The settlement pattern follows the ridgelines, with Big Springs Rd and Chariot Rd connecting the scattered farmsteads and agricultural plots that dominate the township geography.