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Allison Point

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Looking south-east from Allison Point. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
0.6 mi detour
Elevation
740 ft
View
Southeast · 150°
Relief
146 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Aerial view of Lock and Dam No. 11 on the Mississippi River at Dubuque, Iowa . The official name is General Zebulon Pike Lock and Dam.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domain · source
View of Lock and Dam No. 11 as seen from Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa
Dirk Hansen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
A view of the Lock and Dam from the Iowa side of the river from Eagle Point Park.
Mitch199811 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
An aerial view of Lock and Dam No. 11 from immediately downstream.
Schwerdf · CC BY 4.0 · source
Description:Lock & Dam #11, located at Dubuque, Iowa. This photo shows the dam as seen from Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.
Jesster79 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Description: This is Lock and Dam 11 as seen from Eagle Point Park in Dubuque Iowa - Source: I took this photo - Date: Jun 28, 2006 - Author: Daniel Callahan
FluffyGryphon at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:0719:1518:38
June solstice05:2620:4420:01
September equinox06:5119:0218:25
December solstice07:3016:3315:47

Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Dubuque2.7 mi south-southwest
  • Platteville16.0 mi north-northeast
  • Maquoketa32.4 mi south
← Before it: Shiras PointAfter it: Fire Point →
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How high is Allison Point?

Allison Point sits at about 740 feet (225 m).

What is the nearest town to Allison Point?

Dubuque, 2.7 miles SSW of Allison Point.

What is the next lookout after Allison Point?

Fire Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Allison Point.

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