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2016 Map of Avoca

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Avoca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wisconsin River serves as the dividing line between Richland and Iowa Counties in this 2016 survey, a landscape defined by significant elevation changes between the river valley and the surrounding ridges. To the north, the settlement of Gotham sits near the base of Onion Hollow and Bogus Bluff, while the village of Avoca lies to the south on the river's edge. This area is characterized by a network of deep hollows and high ridges, including Riverview Ridge and Dry Dog Ridge, which dictate the placement of local roads and property lines.

Genealogists will find the locations of the Avoca Cem and Saint Josephs Cem clearly marked near the center of the Avoca settlement. The map also traces the Pine River Trl, showing how former transportation corridors have been adapted for modern use. The complex drainage systems of Marsh Creek, Morrey Cr, and Penn Hollow Cr illustrate the intricate hydrology that supports the agricultural and natural lands of this Mississippi River tributary region.