The Mississippi River serves as the central artery and state boundary for this region, dividing Clinton, Iowa, from the Illinois settlements of Fulton and Albany. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by industrial river crossings and a high density of established cemeteries, reflecting the deep-rooted nature of these riverfront communities. The city of Clinton and its northern neighborhood of Lyons are connected to the eastern shore via structures like the Mark N Morris Bridge and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Swing Bridge. Within the river's channel, large landmasses such as Beaver Island and Little Rock Island create a complex network of side channels, including Beaver Slough. Further south, the map details the rural character of Whiteside County and Rock Island County, where the Meredosia Slough and Spring Cr drain into the main river valley near the town of Albany.
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1891 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Goose Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Leclaire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Leclaire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Goose Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Erie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:24,000