2015 Map of Sumner SW

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River and its East Fork define the drainage of this Bremer County landscape, where the town of Tripoli sits near the western edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is a characteristic Iowa mix of agricultural plats and riparian wetlands, most notably the sprawling Sweet Marsh complex that dominates the central-western section. This 2015 data reflects a deeply established rural cemetery network, including sites like Mount Olivet Cem, Pinhook Cem, and Grace Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. Small settlements and former post office locations such as Spring Fountain and Buck Creek are positioned along the county road network, which follows the rigid section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map further identifies several denominational burial grounds, such as the Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cem and Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cem, illustrating the cultural and religious heritage of the surrounding farming communities.