2018 Map of Camanche

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the primary geographic anchor for this region, delineating the border between Iowa and Illinois while creating a complex network of backwaters and islands including Camanche Island, Swan Island, and Meredosia Island. The settlement of Camanche sits along the riverbank, its grid transitioning into the more industrial and agricultural outskirts of Clinton to the north. Inland, the landscape is defined by the drainage basins of Rock Cr and Sodus Cr, which cut through the terrain toward the river. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds across this agricultural landscape, including Elvira Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and Shaffton Cem. The presence of the Clinton Municipal Airport and major corridors like Lincoln Way and Anamosa RD reflect the area's role as a transportation hub, connecting smaller townships like Low Moor and Shafton to the larger river economy.