Loading map...

2015 Map of Muscatine NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Muscatine NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ardon stands as a primary point of reference in this corner of Muscatine County, situated amidst a landscape shaped by the wide, winding path of the Cedar River. The topography transitions from the low-lying wetlands of Muscatine Island and the Muscatine Slough in the southeast to the higher agricultural plains to the north and west. A significant historical marker is the noted site of Keokuk Lake, which once occupied the lowland area near the slough.

Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved across these townships, including Saint Johns Cem, High Prairie Cem, and Ardon Cem. The map also captures several distinctive local identifiers like Hoot Owl Junction and the small Houtz Cemetery. This 2015 survey reflects a rural environment where modern road grids, such as Bayfield Rd and Co Hwy G28, intersect with long-established waterways like Pike Run and Crane Creek.