MLRA 108 - Illinois and Iowa Deep Loess and Drift Illinois, lowa, and Missouri 79,790 km2 (30,800 mi2)

Water:
The favorably distributed moderate precipitation and the many perennial streams are important water sources. Ground water is abundant in the glacial drift that underlies much of the area. The Mississippi River and a few large tributaries are transportation arteries and are used for recreation.

12/16/98