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2010 Map of De Soto

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of De Soto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

De Soto sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River at the foot of Winneshiek Bluff, a location defined by the river's intricate network of channels and backwaters. The landscape is characterized by a stark transition from the broad, island-filled alluvial plain to the high, dissected ridges of the surrounding countryside. Prominent landforms such as Asbury Ridge, Lawrence Ridge, and Howarth Ridge dominate the interior, separated by deep drainages like Paulson Hollow and Battle Hollow.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlements of Victory and Red Mound, while the Lawrence Ridge Cemetery provides a focal point for family history research. The river valley itself is a complex environment of marshes and sloughs, including Minnesota Slough and the outlet of the Upper Iowa River. These water bodies surround large river features like Henderson Island and Battle Island, as well as significant shoreline lakes like Big Lake and Columbus Lake.