Ozzie's Point
Ozzie's Point sits at 761 feet along the Great River Road, facing west (270°), with the land dropping 171 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The facing points directly toward sunset, so the view aligns with evening light rather than sunrise. From this spot, Santa Fe Beach is visible to the southwest at 1.1 miles (592 ft), with Papke Wildlife Area further southwest at 5.2 miles (830 ft). To the northwest, Lost Mound rises at 7.4 miles (784 ft), and Black Oak Dune Overlook is visible west-northwest at 8.0 miles (637 ft). The Maquoketa River Hwy 52 Access lies west at 9.0 miles (598 ft). Clinton is the nearest town, 20.1 miles south, with Freeport 29.8 miles east-northeast and Dubuque 35.6 miles northwest. High Point precedes this overlook on the route, and Louis' Point follows it.
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What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Santa Fe Beach592 ftsouthwest · 1.1 mi
- Papke Wildlife Area830 ftsouthwest · 5.2 mi
- Lost Mound784 ftnorthwest · 7.4 mi
- Black Oak Dune Overlook637 ftwest-northwest · 8.0 mi
- Maquoketa River Hwy 52 Access598 ftwest · 9.0 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 19:13 | 18:36 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 20:41 | 19:58 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 19:00 | 18:23 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 16:32 | 15:47 |
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Where it is
- Clinton20.1 mi south
- Freeport29.8 mi east-northeast
- Dubuque35.6 mi northwest
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How high is Ozzie's Point?
Ozzie's Point sits at about 761 feet (232 m).
What can you see from Ozzie's Point?
From Ozzie's Point: Santa Fe Beach (SW, 1.1 mi); Papke Wildlife Area (SW, 5.2 mi); Lost Mound (NW, 7.4 mi); Black Oak Dune Overlook (WNW, 8.0 mi).
Is Ozzie's Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Ozzie's Point toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Ozzie's Point?
Clinton, 20 miles S of Ozzie's Point.
What is the next lookout after Ozzie's Point?
Louis' Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Ozzie's Point.
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