2015 Map of State Center

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Marshall County and Story County is anchored by the hub of State Center, showing the town's grid and its proximity to the headwaters of the N Skunk River. This 2015 survey reveals a pattern of dispersed rural settlements including St. Anthony, Clemons, and the community of Bromley, each connected by a rigorous section-line road network. The map holds significant value for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous local burial sites such as Hillside Cem, Saint Josephs Cem, Saint Johns Cem, Sacred Hearts Cem, and Clemons Cem. The topography is defined by the winding paths of S Minerva Cr, Middle Minerva Cr, and Linn Cr, which carve through the fertile Iowa plains. The transition from the rural northern townships of t85n r20w down to the established streets of State Center illustrates the enduring midwestern layout of small-town centers surrounded by productive farmland.