- Elevation, modelled
- 173 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Army Ridge Bluffs203 m · 11.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Road0.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:40local time
- Coordinates
- 41.5189, -90.4578
The Bend is a park in Illinois, at a modelled 173 m. Army Ridge Bluffs stands 203 m to the west-southwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Ben Butterworth Parkway, a beach 0.3 miles away. Great River Road passes 0.3 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of The Bend. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ridge Bluffs | WSW 239° | 203 m | 11.6 mi |
| Indian Hill | E 100° | 197 m | 20.4 mi |
- 0.3 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 20.4 mi off the Lincoln Highway Heritage BywayNational
- 28.1 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook · 1 mi
- The Oculus · 3 mi
- The Stone Tower · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- East Park: 0.9 mi
- Radden Park: 1.0 mi
- Peggy's Park: 1.2 mi
- Mitchell Park: 1.3 mi
- Butterworth Park: 1.5 mi
Nature reserves: 31
- Crow Creek Nature Preserve: 3.6 mi
- Mouson Park: 3.8 mi
- Bald Eagle Refuge: 4.4 mi
- Bald Eagle Refuge: 4.6 mi
- City Line Ravine: 4.7 mi
Museums: 17
- John Deere Pavillion: 3.2 mi
- Family Museum of Arts and Sciences: 3.3 mi
- Deere-Wiman House: 3.7 mi
- Rock Island Arsenal Museum: 4.3 mi
- Hose Station No. 4: 4.5 mi
Historic sites: 15
- Campbell's Island State Memorial: 1.7 mi
- Hero Street Monument: 1.8 mi
- Deere Cross: 1.9 mi
- Bettendorf Veterans Memorial: 2.5 mi
- Camp McClellan: 4.5 mi
Gardens: 14
- Augie Acres: 5.0 mi
- Garden of Cremains: 5.1 mi
- Garden of Life: 5.1 mi
- Quad City Botanical Center: 5.6 mi
- East Bluff Community Garden: 5.6 mi
Attractions: 7
- Rock Island County State Fair Grounds: 2.6 mi
- Vander Veer Botanical Park: 6.3 mi
- Antique Archaeology: 7.9 mi
- Scott County Freedom Rock: 8.0 mi
- Lone Star (towboat): 8.1 mi
Beaches: 5
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 0.3 mi
- Ben Butterworth Parkway: 0.8 mi
- West Lake Park Beach: 11.4 mi
- Buffalo Beach: 14.6 mi
- Buffalo Shores Beach: 15.5 mi
Artworks: 5
- "Bling" Rocky Statue: 1.8 mi
- Sculpture Park: 4.5 mi
- Octagon Pistols: 6.2 mi
- Curved Spire: 6.2 mi
- Lady Of Germania: 6.5 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Morning Sun Picnic Area: 11.4 mi
- Cedar Hill Picnic Area: 11.6 mi
Peaks: 2
- Army Ridge Bluffs: 11.6 mi
- Indian Hill: 20.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Eastbound): 20.8 mi
- KrisdalaBaka Rest Area (Westbound): 22.0 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Duck Creek Waterfall: 1.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:06 | 18:38 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:29 | 19:58 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 18:24 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:51 | 16:36 |
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