2015 Map of Sheldon Creek

About this map

Williams serves as the primary community hub on this landscape, situated near the southern boundary where agricultural lands meet the S Fork Iowa River. The region is defined by an extensive network of waterways and drainage improvements, including Sheldon Creek, DeLongs Cr, and Ditch Number 29, illustrating the management of the prairie for cultivation. Genealogists will find the Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem near 320th St, a significant landmark for tracing local family roots in this rural township. The map also records the transition from Wright County in the north to Hamilton County in the south, following the course of the Iowa River and its tributaries. The grid of roads, such as Dows Williams and Van Meter Ave, provides a clear view of the farm-to-market transportation system that sustains this part of the Iowa heartland.