About the Yellow River State Forest topo map
Yellow River State Forest is in Allamakee County, Iowa. The Yellow River State Forest topo map shows the shape of the land the park protects, its ridges, valleys, bluffs and shorelines, drawn from USGS elevation data.
This design uses contour lines every 25 feet, a map about 6.2 miles across, 542 feet of relief inside the frame. Every fifth line is drawn heavier, as on a USGS quad, so the shape reads from across the room.
Pick it up for a camping trip memory, a family reunion spot or the park you visit every summer. Choose from four styles, Topo Block, Summit Badge, Retro Peak and Minimal Fade, in navy for light shirts or cream for dark ones. Printed to order on T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, canvas prints, stickers, ornaments and more.
Questions about Yellow River State Forest
Where is Yellow River State Forest?
Yellow River State Forest is in Allamakee County, Iowa. The topo map is centered on it and covers the ground around it, about 6.2 miles across.
Where does the Yellow River State Forest topo map data come from?
The contour lines are drawn from U.S. Geological Survey 3DEP elevation data. This design has a line every 25 feet of elevation and 542 feet of relief inside the frame, with every fifth line drawn heavier, as on a USGS quad.
Can I use this topo map for hiking or navigation?
No. It is decorative art simplified from elevation data and leaves out trails, roads and hazards a real map needs. Carry a proper map or GPS outdoors.
