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2015 Map of Rossville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Rossville and the southeastern edge of Waukon anchor this study of the rolling Allamakee County countryside. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Yellow River, which is joined by tributaries like Penny Springs, Williams Cr, and Bear Cr. This network of waterways carved the drainage patterns that dictated early road placement and land use, visible in the way routes like Rossville Rd and Old Rossville Dr navigate the terrain.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the cluster of burial grounds and family-named landmarks across the townships. From Ebenezer Cem in the north to Volney Cem in the south, the map records the community's ancestral footprint. Specific land divisions are noted through features like Dundee Plot, Nelson Plot, and Bailey Plot, while the Red Bridge provides a named crossing over the primary river system, reflecting the rural infrastructure of this northeast Iowa region.