2015 Map of Swaledale

About this map

Swaledale serves as the primary settlement in this north-central Iowa landscape, situated along the northern reaches of the W Br Beaverdam Cr. This 2015 update illustrates a highly structured agricultural grid, where townships like t94n r21w are bisected by modern corridors and established county roads such as Co RD b60. The map documents the persistent rural infrastructure of the region, featuring several small, dispersed burial grounds including the Richland Lutheran Cem and the Shobes Grove Cem. These sites, along with the Pleasant Valley Township Cem, offer vital touchstones for genealogical research in this part of the state. Waterways like Bailey Creek and Otter Cr cut diagonally across the section lines, defining the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local farming for generations.