2010 Map of Turkey River

About this map

Mississippi River backwaters and the winding course of the Turkey River define this riverine landscape at the border of Iowa and Wisconsin. The river's influence is evident in the numerous islands and sloughs, including Island 189, Island Number One Hundred Ninety-two, and Cassville Iowa Slough. On the Iowa side, the small settlement of Millville sits near the confluence of the Little Turkey River and the main branch, surrounded by narrow valleys like Andregg Hollow and Hog Hollow. For those researching local families, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, including Saint Johns Cemetery, Rodman Cemetery, and Goshen Cemetery. The Wisconsin shoreline is dominated by the blufflands of Nelson Dewey State Park, where Dewey Creek meets the river. The road network, including the Great River Rd and Pumpkin Ridge Rd, follows the difficult topography of the river bluffs and deep interior hollows.