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2010 Map of Waterville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Waterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Waterville serves as the primary hub of this Allamakee County landscape, situated where Paint Creek winds through the northern terrain. The area is defined by a series of small, historically distinct settlements including Maud, Egan, Volney, and the uniquely named Sixteen. Each community maintains its own identity, often centered around a church or burying ground, as evidenced by the high density of memorial sites such as the East Paint Creek Synod Cemetery and the IndependentOrder of Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with Waterville Rd and Old Sixteen Rd connecting these rural enclaves. In the south, the Yellow River flows past Volney, providing a stark hydrological contrast to the upland ridges. Local infrastructure, like the Monsrud Bridge and the Waterville Post Office, anchors the social and civic life of these driftless area communities during this early 21st-century period.