2013 Map of Kingston

About this map

Kingston and the small settlement of Latty occupy the upland plains of Des Moines County, where the landscape transitions toward the expansive bottomlands of the Mississippi River. This reach of the river is defined by a complex network of secondary channels and islands, including Big Dasher Island, Rag Island, and Little Rag Island. Tributaries like Dolbee Cr and the meandering Yellow Spring Creek carve through the terrain, with the latter crossed by the Yellow Spring Creek Bridge near the intersection of Sperry Rd. The map illustrates a contemporary rural infrastructure where ancient watercourses like Old Channel Henderson Creek persist alongside modern recreational points such as the Tama Beach Access and Edgewater Beach Access. The grid of county roads, including the notably named Pegtown Rd and Meekers Landing Rd, reflects a long-established agricultural pattern typical of southeastern Iowa.