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2022 Map of Toolesboro

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Toolesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Iowa River dominates this landscape, where a complex network of chutes, sloughs, and islands defines the border between Illinois and Iowa. To the west, Toolesboro sits on higher ground above the river flats, while the settlement of New Boston occupies the eastern shore near Boston Bay. The river's dynamic nature is evident in the numerous named landforms within the channel, including Bogus Island, Turkey Island, and Jonas Johnson Island, which are separated by smaller waterways like Bogus Chute and Turkey Chute.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Mallory Cem located near Great River Rd, providing a specific point of interest for family research. Significant drainage projects are marked by features like Prentis Ditch and Ives Ditch, reflecting the historical efforts to manage the wetlands surrounding Lake Odesa. This 2022 survey captures the modern alignment of State Hwy 99 and various county roads that connect these riverside communities.