Iowa topographic maps
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Waukee
United States > Iowa > Dallas County
Waukee, located in Walnut Township of Dallas County, Iowa, is situated on a gently rolling landscape at an average elevation of about 1,030 feet (314 meters). The topography of the area is characterized by mild elevation changes, with slight hills and valleys that form part of the broader rolling plains of the…
Average elevation: 298 m

Hiawatha
United States > Iowa > Linn County
The elevation of Hiawatha is 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.
Average elevation: 258 m

Mississippi River
United States > Iowa > Scott County > Pleasant Valley Township
The uppermost lock and dam on the Upper Mississippi River is the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam in Minneapolis. Above the dam, the river's elevation is 799 feet (244 m). Below the dam, the river's elevation is 750 feet (230 m). This 49-foot (15 m) drop is the largest of all the Mississippi River locks…
Average elevation: 179 m

Iowa City
United States > Iowa > Johnson County
The elevation at the Iowa City Municipal Airport is 668 ft (204 m) above sea level.
Average elevation: 216 m

Forest City
United States > Iowa > Winnebago County
Forest City was officially founded in 1855. Formerly known as “Puckerbrush”, Robert Clark the official founder/surveyor deemed it “Forest City” because it was cut right out of the trees. It was then platted in 1856, and later incorporated on June 14, 1878. The population started to grow when immigrants…
Average elevation: 374 m

Mississippi River
United States > Iowa > Dubuque County > Dubuque > Eagle Point
The uppermost lock and dam on the Upper Mississippi River is the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam in Minneapolis. Above the dam, the river's elevation is 799 feet (244 m). Below the dam, the river's elevation is 750 feet (230 m). This 49-foot (15 m) drop is the largest of all the Mississippi River locks…
Average elevation: 200 m