A Closer Look at Iowa’s Geography

A glance at this picture serves up a slice of irony as rich as Iowa’s soil. Clad in a yellow T-shirt with “Not everything is flat in Iowa” scribed across it, the woman in the photo playfully disputes the common misconception of Iowa’s geography.

While the state is often famed for its seemingly endless plains, it’s not all flat terrain; elevations rise and fall from the river-laden lowlands of Keokuk to the higher reaches of Hawkeye Point. The shirt’s message is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of Iowa’s subtle yet present topographical variety, matched only by the spirited contours of its wearer.