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2022 Map of Clinton NW

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Clinton NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Clinton and Fulton anchor this reach of the Mississippi River, where the state line follows the main channel between Iowa and Illinois. The landscape is defined by the river's complex hydrology, featuring numerous islands such as Woodruffs Island and Stamps Island, alongside backwater features like Elk River Slough and Cattail Slough. Inland from the river bluffs, the terrain transitions into agricultural uplands dotted with small settlements like Hauntown, Almont, and Andover.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial sites across the landscape, including Oakland Cem, Hauntown Cem, Smith Cem, and Wilson Cem. The presence of Elk River Junction and several named sloughs highlights the area's historical reliance on both rail and water transport. Distinctive natural areas like the Pomme de Terre Prairie and Bulgers Hollow provide insight into the original prairie and bluff geography preserved amidst the expansion of the surrounding towns.