Lee County
Timber Island On The Mississippi River
TBD Mississipi River Wever, IA 52658
Description
Here’s a rare opportunity to own a true piece of American lore—325 acres of remote island ground in the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa. Located near Wever, IA, and Dallas City, IL, just a couple of hundred yards from the public boat launch, access is simple, and the adventure begins the moment you push off. It offers awesome hunting and fishing opportunities, and has a $0 property tax payment!
"Grape Island" sits just northeast of Fort Madison, and is under two hours from the Quad Cities, Iowa City corridor, and Quincy, Illinois.
This island holds a significant amount of mature Silver Maple timber, with harvest potential. A portion of the property has been logged in the past, but there is a massive area that has not been.
The duck hunting should be excellent, with backwater sloughs and river-edge cover that make it a magnet for migrating birds. On the southern end there is a large mouth of water that pools north into the interior of the property, a fantastic place to have a private blind.
Whitetail sign is all over with trails and rub lines, offering a well-rounded mix for hunters. There are pockets of thick cover that create a variety of edges under the tree canopy. Directly west is a massive valley of crop land, so the deer have a nearby sanctuary on this island, especially after harvest time in the fall.
The Mississippi River is more than just a waterway—it’s a mighty symbol of American civilization. This island is part of that legacy. Owning land here connects you to a landscape that’s both wild and historic.
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, a timber-minded investor, or just a river rat looking for your own slice of solitude, this is a unique, affordable opportunity to own something that feels timeless.
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- 325-acre Mississippi River island near Wever, IA and Dallas City, IL
- Ducks, whitetail, fishing, camping
- Easy access via nearby public boat launch
- Under 2 hours from Quad Cities, Iowa City, IA, and Quincy, IL
- Mature Silver Maple timber with harvest potential
- Excellent duck hunting with sloughs and river-edge cover
- Secluded southern slough ideal for a private blind
- Good whitetail sign with trails and rubs
- Thick cover and edge habitat throughout
- Fall sanctuary when the crops come out of the river valley
- Unique, affordable chance to own a river island
- $0 property tax payment - Forest Reserve
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