2015 Map of Wightman

About this map

Cedar Creek meanders through the heart of this agricultural landscape along the border of Calhoun and Greene counties. The settlement of Wightman sits at a crossroads in the northwest, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. The terrain is defined by its watercourses, including the curiously named Purgatory Cr and Happy Run, alongside the engineered Drainage Ditch Number 121 which illustrates the region's managed drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, such as Evergreen Cem in the north, Old Cedar Cem near the center, and Saint Patricks Cem further south. These landmarks, connected by a rigid grid of local roads like Co Hwy N65 and Co Hwy E19, provide a clear picture of the established community structure in this part of Iowa.