2018 Map of New Albin

About this map

New Albin stands at the northern edge of this Iowa landscape, where the town's grid meets the expansive wetlands of the Mississippi River floodplain. The northeastern quadrant is dominated by a complex network of backwaters and marshes, including Pool Slough, Wood Slough, and Duck Lake, illustrating the shifting aquatic geography of the Upper Mississippi River valley. Moving inland, the terrain rises sharply into the bluffs, carved by the winding Upper Iowa River and its smaller tributaries like Irish Hollow Creek. These deep valleys and high ridges dictate the local road network, with routes like Iowa River Dr following the valley floor. Genealogists will find the locations of Saint Peters Cemetery and Holy Cross Cemetery, which are established on the higher ground overlooking the river systems. The map reflects a rural landscape defined by its proximity to both the river economy and the agricultural uplands.