1996 Map of Marblehead

About this map

Mississippi River islands and the rugged bluffs of Adams and Pike Counties define this stretch of the river valley in the late 20th century. The landscape is a complex mix of agricultural bottomlands protected by levees and the high ridges of Melrose and Fall Creek townships. Significant industrial activity is evident at the Quarry near Marblehead, while the lowland areas are managed through a series of drainage features like the Austin Creek Settling Basin and Running Slough.