2015 Map of Oquawka

About this map

Oquawka sits at a strategic bend in the Mississippi River, serving as a focal point for this borderland between Illinois and Iowa. The landscape is defined by the shifting waters of the river, which creates a complex network of side channels and islands including Benton Island, Mill Island, and Oquawka Island. To the north, Delabar State Park preserves a section of the riverbank, while the inland areas are marked by significant local history sites such as the Oquawka Wagon Covered Bridge. The terrain transitions from the low-lying river bottomlands and sloughs like Phelps Slough to the higher elevations east of the town where Jinks Hollow carves into the bluffs. Genealogists may find value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including the Oquawka Cemetery and the County Farm Cemetery, which reflect the long-standing community structure of Henderson County.