2016 Map of Waldwick

About this map

The Yellowstone River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, marking a terrain defined by the rolling uplands of the Driftless Area. Situated at the border of Iowa and Lafayette counties, this 2016 survey documents a primarily rural and agricultural community centered around the small settlements of Waldwick and Fayette. The map illustrates a grid of section lines and gravel roads that connect long-established farmsteads and local landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can find significant research value in the several cemeteries documented here, including Jackson Cem near the river, Willow Springs Cem to the west, and the aptly named County Line Cem on the county boundary. Several smaller waterways, such as Otter Cr, Canon Cr, and Steiner Br, drain the coulees and valleys, while historic thoroughfares like Fort Defiance Rd and Furnace Hill Rd reflect the region's early frontier and mining heritage.