BLACK HAWK COUNTY INITIATIVE

Building the Foundation for Cultural Fabric in Black Hawk County

Spatial Agency is developing a connected local-history mapping initiative that links census records, historic geography, cemeteries, and community research together in one spatial framework.

Project framework in development

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What Has Been Completed

300,000+ census records organized and

connected to their historic enumeration

districts.

Enumeration district maps georeferenced

and aligned with modern geography.

Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery mapped

as an initial cemetery gateway.

Next phase: connect headstones and people

to mapped residences, life events, and

historical records.

Partnership opportunities: invite libraries,

universities, archives, and local-history

organizations to help research, interpret,

and connect Black Hawk County’s people

and places

Project Building Blocks

Historic Enumeration District Maps

Georeferenced and aligned with modern geography

CensusRecords

300,000+ records organized and connected to people and places.

Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery

Mapped as an initial cemetery gateway and research hub.

Future Connections to People & Life Events

Linking headstones, residences, life events, and historical records.

Why It Matters

Connect People to Place

Link individuals and families to their communities, neighborhoods, and historic landscapes.

Preserve Local History

Safeguard records, maps, and stories that tell the rich history of Black Hawk County

Build a Shared Community Resource

Create a trusted, accessible resource for education, research, and community engagement.

Current Status

This is a foundation-building initiative. We have established the core date, mapped an initial cemetery gateway, and are now expanding connections and inviting partners to help grow the project.

1. Foundation Built

2. Cemetery Gateway Mapped