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2013 Map of Decorah

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Upper Iowa River bends sharply through the heart of this Winneshiek County landscape, defining the layout of Decorah. The town's grid is constrained by the river's winding course, with notable crossings such as Steyer Bridge and the namesake Ice Cave Rd reflecting the local geography. Beyond the residential streets of E Broadway St and Winneshiek Ave, the terrain rises toward significant landmarks like the Pulpit Rock formation and Malanaphy Springs to the northwest.

Outdoor recreation and conservation areas surround the settlement, including the Decorah City Campground, Nor-ski Runs, and the Trout Run Access Area along the southern waterways. Tributaries like Dry Run and Trout Cr feed into the main river valley, illustrating the complex hydrology that has shaped the development of this Iowa community. The road network, from Bluffton Rd to Canoe Ridge Rd, connects the central hub to the surrounding agricultural uplands.