2018 Map of Swea City

About this map

Swea City anchors the southern portion of this northern Iowa landscape, where the Jeffersonian grid of rural roads defines the movement of modern agriculture. The town is organized around a core of local streets including Park Ave and Birch Ave W, while the surrounding prairie is divided by long stretches of gravel and paved routes like Co Rd A21 and 80th Ave. Significant local landmarks for genealogists include the Harrison Township Cem and the Lutheran Cem, which reflect the area's pioneer heritage. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, characterized by the W Br Blue Earth River and the artificial engineering of Ditch Number 60, illustrating the transformation of the tallgrass prairie into productive farmland.