South English serves as the central hub of this Keokuk County landscape, situated along the undulating terrain north of Troublesome Cr. The town plan is defined by a grid of streets including Main St, Ives St, and Miller St, reflecting a classic Iowan agricultural settlement pattern. The surrounding countryside is heavily marked by its creek systems and the meandering South English River to the north, which together dictate the placement of roads and farmsteads. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several rural burial sites, including the Church of the Brethren Cem and Vincent Cem, alongside watercourses like Smith Cr and the W Fork Crooked Cr. The survey illustrates a well-developed network of range and township lines that organize the rural properties between German Cr and Clear Cr.
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1891 · Oxford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Oxford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Fairfax
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Keswick
USGS Topo · 1:24,000