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2015 Map of Harpers Ferry

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Harpers Ferry sits as a primary riverfront hub along the Mississippi River in this detailed survey of the Iowa-Wisconsin border. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic geography of the Upper Mississippi, where Harpers Slough, Japan Slough, and numerous islands like Jackson Island and Murray Island create a maze of backwaters and wetlands. Inland, the terrain rises sharply into the bluff country, marked by features such as Sioux Coulee and Indian Hollow.

The map documents small settlements and rural crossroads including Waukon Junction, Eldergrove, and Charme, reflecting the area's agricultural and river-dependent history. Local genealogy is supported by the location of the Harpers Ferry Cem and Spaulding Cem. The intricate network of lakes, including Mud Hen Lake and Marais Lake, illustrates the shifting nature of the river valley before more modern modifications altered the shoreline's character.