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2013 Map of Clinton NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates the eastern edge of this Clinton County landscape, defining the border between Iowa and Illinois as it flows past a network of islands and backwaters. The hydraulic engineering of Lock and Dam No 13 stands as a primary landmark along the river's course, influencing the nearby wetlands of Cattail Slough and the quiet waters of Swedes Lake. Inland, the terrain is characterized by the open expanse of Pomme de Terre Prairie and the drainage of the Elk River, which meets its namesake junction near the river bluffs.

Small settlements such as Almont and Elk River Junction are connected by a grid of rural roads, including E Deer Creek Rd and Pheasant Run Rd. The geography transitions from the upland heights of Bald Point and Walkyns Glen down to the bottomlands at Bulgers Hollow, offering a detailed view of the interaction between the agricultural interior and the river valley's complex industrial and natural features.