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2013 Map of Bellevue

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bellevue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Mississippi River dominates this landscape along the border of Iowa and Illinois, carving a wide path through a mosaic of backwaters and islands. Bellevue sits prominently on the western bank, while smaller settlements like North Bellevue and Smiths dot the riverine corridor. The intricate network of waterways includes Bellevue Slough, Wise Lake, and Yonkers Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Upper Mississippi before it reaches the locks and dams downstream.

On the eastern shore in Illinois, the settlement of Blanding and the Blanding Landing Recreation Area provide a contrast to the higher terrain marked by Beaty Hollow. Numerous islands, including Hale Island, Scott Island, and Seawards Island, divide the river's flow, creating a varied environment of timbered lowlands and navigable channels. Significant tributaries such as Yeager Cr, Spruce Cr, and Mill Cr drain the surrounding ridges, emphasizing the rugged topography that defines the river's immediate valley.