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1953 Map of Blanchard Island

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Mississippi River creates a complex network of backwaters and side channels along the border of Iowa and Illinois, defining the character of this mid-century landscape. Within the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge, protected lands like Blanchard Island and Kilpeck Island sit between the main channel and Blanchard Chute. The drainage patterns are managed through an extensive system of man-made waterways such as Hampton Ditch, Frieden Ditch, and Prentis Ditch, reflecting the local efforts to reclaim fertile bottomlands for agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain