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Cone Marsh - Louisa County
GPS Coordinates:
41.39477, -91.40833
Management:
State
Description:
Former oxbow of the Iowa River. 728 Acres
Habitat:
Area is 1/2 Marsh, state manages about 1/3 of total area, the other portions are managed by private groups. . There are several parking areas for viewing along the west and south sides of the marsh, including a dike walk on the west side.. The private areas can be viewed from the roads around and through the marsh
Directions:
In northwestern Louisa Co. From Lone Tree in southern Johnson Co., follow X-14 south about six miles, including some turns, to G-28. Continue south from this point on V Ave., a gravel road, about one half mile to the northwest corner of the marsh. Or from Conesville in Louisa Co., take 250th St. (becoming 220th) west from Hwy. 70 about 2.5 miles to the southeast corner of the marsh. There are several parking areas for viewing along the west and south sides of the marsh, including a dike walk on the west side. Also, 1.5 miles east along G-28 from X-14, take T Ave. south one mile for viewing of the marsh's east side. Three parking lots
Public Hunting Area
Search for area boundary information on the DNR interactive atlas
Birding Guide:
Site Guide for Cone Marsh
Important Bird Area:
IBA Entry for Cone Marsh
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Restrooms
Drinking Water
Parking
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