Sans Souci Island, River island in Waterloo, Iowa, US.
Sans Souci Island extends over 100 acres within the Cedar River, featuring woodland areas and natural trails through its terrain.
The island, initially named Merwin's Island, supplied timber for Cedar River bridge construction during the mid-1800s before residential development began.
The French name Sans Souci translates to 'carefree' and reflects the early twentieth-century development that included a hotel and the first golf course in Waterloo.
Access to the island requires careful planning, as the area remains uninhabited since 2008 when flooding caused the evacuation of all residents.
White-tailed deer now inhabit this abandoned landscape, where stone stairs and structural remnants mark the locations of former residences.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 42.51583,-92.37028
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:00
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