2020 Map of Turner

About this map

Salem Hills rise to the west of a landscape shaped by agricultural water management and small-town settlements in Marion County. The city of Salem sits at the northern edge, while the town of Turner serves as a central hub near the Franzen Reservoir. The area is notably dense with small family and organizational cemeteries, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem and the Marion Friends Cem, providing significant touchpoints for local genealogical research. To the south, the terrain levels into a network of irrigation and drainage features like the Perrin Lateral, Main Canal, and Marion Ditch. Small aviation landmarks such as Ames Airport and Flying E Airport are tucked into the rural surroundings. The map also captures the transition between water systems, where Mill Creek and Beaver Cr flow through the eastern plains near Aumsville.