2013 Map of Balltown

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this borderland geography, where the river's complex braided channels and islands create a distinct riparian landscape between Iowa and Wisconsin. Navigation and local history are reflected in features such as Snyder Slough and the numbered islands including Island Number Two Hundred Five and Island Number Two Hundred Seven. On the Iowa side, the settlement of Balltown and the nearby Old Balltown highlight the shifting centers of local life over time, set against a backdrop of tributary creeks like Haberkorn Cr and W Basswood Cr. To the north across the river, the Wisconsin shoreline is defined by the Grant River and small riverfront communities like McCartney and Burton. The map documents numerous hollows such as Graham Hollow and Rigsby Hollow, alongside riverfront landmarks like Hurricane Island and Rosebrook Island, illustrating the enduring influence of the river's path on regional development.