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2010 Map of Diamond Bluff West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Prairie Island dominates this stretch of the Mississippi River valley, a complex landscape of backwater lakes and sloughs south of the river's bend. The area is defined by its watery geography, where the Vermillion River meanders toward Pool 3, feeding a series of basins including Spring Banks Lake, Upper Rattling Springs Lake, and Lower Rattling Springs Lake. Small settlements and landings like Smith Landing and Stroms are situated along these waterways, reflecting a long-standing relationship between the local communities and the river's edge.

Upland features such as Eagle Point and Morgan Coulee provide topographic contrast to the low-lying islands and marshes. The map documents modern infrastructure integrated into this environment, from the Prairie Island-Schaller Airport to the Prairie Island Cemetery. On the opposite shore, the community of Diamond Bluff sits at the base of the bluffs, marking a transition from the alluvial plain to the higher ground of the river valley walls.