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2013 Map of Montpelier

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Montpelier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississippi River and its intricate Andalusia Slough define this riverfront landscape along the Iowa and Illinois border. On the northern Iowa bank, the settlement of Montpelier is flanked by riverside retreats like Midway Beach and Sunset Bch. Historical landmarks are prominent near Pine Creek, where the Old Pine Creek Mill and the Pine Mill Bridge stand within the boundaries of Wildcat Den State Park, preserving a piece of the region's early industrial history.

South across the river in Illinois, the landscape shifts toward recreation and rural governance. Large forested tracts host the Loud Thunder Camp and Silva Campground near the shores of Lake George. Further south, the inland community of Edgington serves as a local hub, while the Buffalo Prairie Town Hall marks a center of civic life for the surrounding agricultural community. The map also details numerous islands, including Andalusia Island and Island Number 322, which segment the river's flow.