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2012 Map of Wolf Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wolf Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River and Big Muddy River dominate this riverine landscape, where the shifting waters have created a complex system of islands and chutes. Features like Grand Tower Island, Halfmoon Island, and Hanging Dog Island illustrate the dynamic nature of the river border between Illinois and Missouri. The terrain transitions sharply from the low floodplains, where the Running Lake Ditch provides drainage, to the elevated ridges of the Pine Hills.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and historic river crossings, as seen at Kings Ferry and Wolf Lake. Local recreational sites, including the Pine Hills Campground and McGee Hill Picnic Area, are concentrated along the bluff line near Government Rock. For those interested in local transportation history, the map details many local routes such as Big Muddy Levee Rd and Scatters Rd, alongside small aviation markers like Lambdins Field Airport.