Hawkeye Point, 1,670ft – Highest Point in Iowa
At 1,670ft, Hawkeye Point is the highest point in Iowa. This was my 45th state highpoint and a quaint if not curious roadside attraction.
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At 1,670ft, Hawkeye Point is the highest point in Iowa. This was my 45th state highpoint and a quaint if not curious roadside attraction.
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