The West Nishnabotna River carves a broad valley through the heart of this section of southwest Iowa, shaping the agricultural layout and road networks of Mills and Fremont Counties. The river is supplemented by several engineered and natural waterways, including the Kilpatrick Ditch and Spring Valley Cr, which manage the drainage of the fertile bottomlands. These water features are flanked by several small agricultural centers and communities, most notably Malvern at the northern edge and Randolph near the southern border. The landscape is characterized by a dense grid of rural roads like Waubonsie Ave and Lytle Ave, which connect isolated farmsteads to local landmarks. Genealogists will find particular value in the several documented burial sites situated on higher ground above the floodplains, including Malvern Cem, Parker Cem, and Riverside Cem.
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1954 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Nebraska City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Glenwood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Malvern
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Nebraska City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Randolph
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Tabor
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Tabor NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Tabor SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000