2012 Map of Duck Island

About this map

Goofy Ridge sits at the southern end of a complex aquatic landscape where the Illinois River creates a wide network of side channels and wetlands. The area is defined by a series of significant water bodies including Rice Lake, Mud Lake, and Clear Lake, interspersed with large islands such as Duck Island, Miserable Island, and Mink Island. This topography reflects the intensive management of the river bottomlands for both industrial and conservation purposes during the early twenty-first century.