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2012 Map of Port Byron

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Port Byron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this 2012 study, dividing the riverfront communities of Port Byron and Rapids City in Illinois from Le Claire on the Iowa side. This segment of the river valley is characterized by its proximity to the confluence with the Rock River, which flows past the southern settlements of Cleveland and Barstow. The transport network is anchored by several major river crossings and regional thoroughfares, showing the modern infrastructure that connects these historical river towns.

Local historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds and communal hubs throughout the quadrangle, such as Zion Lutheran Church Cem and the Schaefer Family Cem. The presence of the YWCA Girls Camp and Shawbonee Camp along the river bluffs indicates the area's continued use for recreation and youth programs. Smaller named locales like Osborn and Rustic Acres are also documented, alongside natural features like the winding Zuma Cr.