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2018 Map of Muscatine NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cedar River meanders across this Muscatine County landscape, shaping a terrain characterized by river loops and the alluvial expanse of Muscatine Island. In the late 2010s, this area north and west of Muscatine shows a pattern of agricultural plots and drainage systems, including Crane Cr and the winding Muscatine Slough. The small settlement of Ardon serves as a local focal point in the southern portion of the map, while numerous small cemeteries such as High Prairie Cem and Saint Johns Cem are preserved among the fields, offering valuable landmarks for genealogical research.

Transportation routes like Burlington Rd and Keokuk Ave follow the section lines and topography of the river valley. The map documents the persistent rural character of the region, where places like Hoot Owl Junction and water bodies like Lindle Lake and Pike Run define the local geography. These features, along with the distinct boundaries of t77n r3w and t76n r3w, provide a clear framework for understanding the rural development and land use of eastern Iowa in this era.