Bussey Lake, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Name: Bussey Lake
Address: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, United States

#2 among attractions in Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

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Bussey Lake, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

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Bussey Lake is a backwater lake on the Iowa side of the Upper Mississippi River located about 2 miles above Lock and Dam No. 10, at Guttenberg, Iowa. The lake is joined by many rivers and creeks such as Buck Creek. ()

Elevation: 610 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°48'31"N, 91°6'10"W

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Bussey Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lakeside Ballroom, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lock and Dam No. 10, Stone Barn.

0.6 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Lakeside Ballroom, Guttenberg
17 min walk • The Lakeside Ballroom, also known as the Lakeside Pavilion, is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is located next to the Mississippi River near a backwater known as Bussey Lake.
1.9 miS
Church, Tudor Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Guttenberg
50 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The church is located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic District.
1.7 miS
Dam
Lock and Dam No. 10, Guttenberg
43 min walk • Lock and Dam No. 10 is a lock and dam located in Guttenberg, Iowa on the Upper Mississippi River around river mile 615.0. It was constructed and placed in operation November 1937. The site underwent major rehabilitation 1989—2006. The dam consists of a concrete dam 763 feet long with four roller gates and eight tainter gates.
1.9 miS
City hall
Stone Barn, Guttenberg
49 min walk • The Stone Barn is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This 1½-story stone structure is located along an alley and has been used for storage.
6.6 miSE
History museum, Museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Stonefield, Nelson Dewey State Park
168 min walk • Stonefield, located at 12195 County Road VV outside Cassville, Wisconsin, United States, was the 2,000-acre estate of Wisconsin's first governor, Nelson Dewey. Much of the original estate has been separated into Nelson Dewey State Park and the Stonefield historic site, an expansive museum operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
1.8 miS
Vernacular architecture
Kolker House, Guttenberg
47 min walk • The Kolker House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story brick structure was built about 1859 in what is known as the "Wide Gable Style," with the roof's ridge parallel to the street.
1.8 miS
Vernacular architecture
McClaine House, Guttenberg
46 min walk • The McClaine House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story brick structure has historically been a combination residence and commercial building. Sanborn maps list the commercial space as housing: a barber shop, cigar factory, and swelling.
2 miS
Vernacular architecture
Matt-Bahls House, Guttenberg
52 min walk • The Matt-Bahls House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story vernacular stone structure was built sometime before 1858. It features a full-length, two-story, frame porch on its south side. The single-story frame addition on the northeast side blends into the older structure.
1.9 miS
Vernacular architecture
Eckert House, Guttenberg
48 min walk • The Eckert House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. The two-story brick structure was built in 1860 by Henry Eckert.
2.1 miS
Saltbox architecture
Nieland House, Guttenberg
54 min walk • The Nieland House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story brick structure's construction dates from before 1886. It is local version of the New England Saltbox. The second floor has only three windows on the northern ⅔ of the facade. The main floor is a symmetrical five bays wide.
1.7 miS
Vernacular architecture
Moser Stone House, Guttenberg
44 min walk • The Moser Stone House is a historic building located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. This two-story limestone structure is a side gable house whose construction dates from before 1858. It is located along an alley at the rear of the property, and features an enclosed porch that is typical of many early residences in town.

Bussey Lake, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Facts and practical information

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge plan & book

Bussey Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)