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2011 Map of Savanna

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Savanna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mississippi River waters dominate this 2011 survey, where the river braids into a complex network of backwaters and islands including Cavanaugh Bottom, Eldridge Island, and the Savanna Islands. The topography illustrates the vital connection between Savanna, Illinois, and the island community of Sabula, Iowa, linked by the Savanna-Sabula Bridge. This geography defines the local economy and transport, from the Sabula Post Office near the water's edge to the inland reaches of Beaver Creek and the Elk River.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented across the landscape, such as Saint Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Canada Hollow Cemetery, and Dickinson Cemetery. Small settlements like Samoa, Teeds Grove, and Hauntown provide context for rural development away from the river banks, while landmarks like Saint Johns Church and Hillside Stables Airport mark more contemporary points of interest.