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2010 Map of Weller

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Weller
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The rural landscapes of Monroe County are defined by a network of small settlements and family burial grounds along the winding tributaries of the Des Moines River valley. Small hamlets like Weller, Bucknell, and Consol serve as the primary focal points within a grid of county roads, including 130th St and 550th Ave. The terrain is deeply etched by a system of waterways, notably North Cedar Creek, Sage Creek, and Whites Creek, which have dictated the placement of homesteads and local infrastructure for generations.

For genealogists and local historians, this map is a detailed record of the area's interment sites. Numerous cemeteries are scattered across the quadrangle, ranging from O'Brien Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery in the north to the La Grange Cemetery and Prather Cemetery along the southern boundary. These sites, including Smithfield Cemetery and Stoneking Cemetery, offer a tangible connection to the early families who settled this portion of Iowa.