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1984 Map of Dubuque South

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Dubuque South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge dominates the eastern corridor of this 1980s landscape, where the Mississippi River serves as the tri-state boundary between Iowa and Illinois. Significant cultural and educational institutions are concentrated around Dubuque, including Loras College, the University of Dubuque, and Clarke College, reflecting the area's long-standing role as a regional center. To the south, the Mines of Spain State Nature Preserve and Maquoketa Caves State Park highlight the region's unique karst topography and early mining history.

Industrial and transport networks are well-defined by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and Burlington Northern Railroad, which follow the river's contours. Rural life is anchored by smaller communities like Maquoketa, Galena, and Savanna, each connected by a grid of state highways. The map details numerous islands and backwaters such as Scott Island and Cook Island, alongside significant landforms like Table Mound and Scales Mound, providing a clear view of the Driftless Area's complex terrain.