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2010 Map of Harpers Ferry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mississippi River backwaters and intricate slough networks dominate the eastern edge of this Allamakee County landscape, centered on the community of Harpers Ferry. The river's complex geography is mapped in detail, showing a sequence of river features from Harpers Slough and McDonald Slough to several large islands including Delphey Island and Jackson Island. Inland, the terrain is carved by the drainages of Paint Creek and Cota Creek, which flow toward the river through narrow coulees and hollows like Sioux Coulee and Indian Hollow.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Harpers Ferry Post Office and small settlements like Waukon Junction and Eldergrove. For genealogists, the map identifies the Harpers Ferry Cemetery and Spaulding Cemetery near the riverbank. Industrial and institutional landmarks are also present, including the Luster Heights Work Camp and specialized riverfront sites like Johnsons Port and the Waukon Junction State Access Area.