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2015 Map of Nauvoo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mississippi River frontage defines the border between Iowa and Illinois in this 2015 study, centering on the historic river towns of Nauvoo and Montrose. The Iowa shoreline is dotted with small settlements and family landmarks, including Mount Clare, Bluff Park, and the State Penitentiary Farm near Bricker. Significant genealogical detail is preserved through numerous small burial sites like the Half Breed Cem, Viele Cem, and the Smith Family Cem.

The landscape is deeply etched by tributaries flowing toward the great river, such as Devils Creek, Sugar Cr, and Painter Cr, which divide the agricultural uplands. Notable river features include Devils Island, Inspiration Point, and Gilligans Island near the heart of Nauvoo. This map captures the modern road network, from Mississippi River Rd to rural routes like Peach Orchard Rd, set against the backdrop of the region's deep-rooted river-centered history.