Woodland sits within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Weldon River and its numerous tributaries, including Steel Cr, Hog Cr, and Turkey Run. This rural area straddles the border between Decatur Co and Wayne Co, where a network of county roads like Co Rd J46 and Woodland Ave connect dispersed homesteads. The map reveals a dense concentration of small burial grounds that suggest a long-established agricultural community, featuring Cunningham Cem, Lentz Cem, Shields Cem, and Big Springs Cem. Other local landmarks such as Gollough Cem, Corder Cem, and Hayes Cem are tucked into the drainages of Caleb Cr and surrounding ridges, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns of southern Iowa.
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1934 · Humeston
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Corydon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Woodland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Pleasanton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Cleopatra
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Leon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Clio
USGS Topo · 1:24,000