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2015 Map of Galena

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Galena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Galena River cuts through the heart of the Driftless Area in this Illinois-Iowa borderland, where the high ridges and deep hollows of Jo Daviess County meet the Mississippi River. Unlike the glaciated plains found elsewhere in the Midwest, this landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent landmarks like Horseshoe Mound and Pilot Knob. The city of Galena is the primary hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Bremen and Portage.

Tracing the historical infrastructure reveals old river crossings at Gears Ferry and the backwater complexities of Kehough Slough. The region's community history is well-preserved through its numerous burial grounds, including Grant Hill Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Saint Marys Cem. Local transportation and commerce are represented by Heller Airport and a dense network of country roads such as W Council Hill Rd and W Stagecoach Trl.