2022 Map of Waukon NW

About this map

The northern reaches of Allamakee County take shape through the winding path of Waterloo Cr as it traverses this corner of northeastern Iowa. This 2022 survey depicts a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deeply incised drainage patterns, characteristic of the Driftless Area. The terrain is a network of ridges and coulees, where rural roads navigate the upland divides between the creek's tributaries. While the map is sparse on named settlements, the topographical detail illustrates the challenges of the local geography, showing how agricultural land use and transportation corridors have adapted to the rugged limestone-influenced relief of the region.