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2013 Map of Eddyville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a winding path through this region of southeast Iowa, anchoring the settlement patterns of Eddyville and Bridgeport. The river's influence is clear, with multiple recreational points of entry such as Eveland Access and Hardfish Access providing connection to the water. Away from the main river valley, the landscape is defined by a dense network of tributaries, including Muchakinock Cr, Bluff Cr, and Grays Cr, which segment the agricultural uplands.

Small settlements like Givin and Lakonta are situated along the secondary road network, illustrating the persistent footprint of rural hamlets in Mahaska and Wapello counties. The survey captures the modern transportation corridor where Highway 63 bypasses the traditional street grid of Eddyville, while older routes like Old Hwy 63 and River Rd trace the earlier paths of commerce and travel along the river bluffs.