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1994 Map of Altenburg

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Altenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Altenburg and Frohna anchor the high ground in Perry County, Missouri, while the Mississippi River defines the dramatic eastern edge of this mid-1990s landscape. The river's course is shaped by an extensive levee system and several islands, including Wilkinson Island and Hat Island. This map reveals the historical river-access points that once served the region, such as Leimbach Landing and Brunkhorst Landing, now situated along the bluffs north of Wittenberg.

The eastern bank in Illinois features the striking rise of Fountain Bluff within the Shawnee National Forest, providing a sharp vertical contrast to the low-lying agricultural lands near Jacob and Neunert. Geologic landmarks like Tower Rock and the narrow ridge of the Backbone stand near Grand Tower, marking a geographically complex stretch of the river where the Brazeau Creek and Owl Creek drainages meet the main channel.