2018 Map of Muscatine

About this map

Muscatine is defined by its position on the western bank of the Mississippi River, where the landscape transitions from riverine lowlands to upland ridges. The city's northern reaches are marked by elevated terrain such as Sunflower Ridge, Prairie Rose Ridge, and Cattail Ridge, while the southern area is dominated by the broad expanse of Muscatine Island. Numerous historic burial grounds are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the large Greenwood Cem and Memorial Park Cem, as well as the Jewish Cem and Gilbert Cem to the east. Transportation and commerce across the river are facilitated by the Norman F Beckey Bridge, connecting Iowa to Illinois across a complex network of waterways including the Wyoming Slough and Muscatine Slough. Small tributaries like Chicken Cr, Mosquito Cr, and Mad Cr drain the northern hills into the main river channel.