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2018 Map of Kingston

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kingston and the surrounding blufflands of Des Moines County are defined by a dense concentration of family and community burial sites overlooking the Mississippi River floodplain. The landscape is a mix of agricultural uplands and the intricate wetlands of the river valley, where the Cottonwood Drain and South Slough navigate a network of river islands including Rag Island and Big Dasher Island.

Genealogists will find a remarkable density of heritage sites, from established churchyards like Saint Mary's Catholic Cem to smaller, isolated burial grounds such as the Hukill Farm Cem, Driskell Farm Cem, and the Hinson Family Plot. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Chief Tama Grave and Walker Farm Plot sit above the flats of Otter Slough, while further north, the presence of Pegtown Airport and the Old Swedish Cem highlights the diverse cultural and transport history of this riverfront region.