2018 Map of Sperry

About this map

Sperry and Dodgeville serve as central nodes in this rural Des Moines County landscape, where agriculture is shaped by the complex drainage systems of Flint River and Knotty Cr. The map is particularly notable for its dense concentration of small, family, and church-affiliated burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research. These include the Old Stone Cem, Loper Cem, and the Franklin Mills Cem, often located at remote intersections or along creek bluffs. The presence of the Flint River Bridge and the Salem Lutheran Cem further illustrates the established community structure of the region. The terrain is characterized by the winding paths of Big Hollow Cr and Yellow Spring Cr, which carve through the townships of T71N R3W and T70N R3W, creating a distinct pattern of land use that respects the natural watercourses of the Iowa interior.