2015 Map of Woodburn

About this map

The southern Iowa prairies of Clarke and Lucas Counties are defined here by the headwaters of Otter Cr and Brush Cr, where the landscape transitions between agricultural uplands and wooded drainage systems. The small community of Woodburn serves as the local hub, supported by smaller settlements like Ottawa and the hamlet of Jay. This area reflects a deep-rooted rural history, evidenced by a high density of family and community burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Harrison Cem, Walker Cem, and Wren Hill Cem. The straight-line grid of country roads, such as Co RD h20 and Clarke-Lucas Ave, provides a framework for the dispersed farmsteads, while the winding paths of Victory Cr and Mouse Cr reveal the natural topography that dictates the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries like Saint Marys Cem.