Mary Lee Bend (location)

Mary Lee Bend is a geographical feature located along the Upper Mississippi River near Le Claire, Iowa. It is a slight bend or curve in the river's course, where the water changes direction gradually. Such bends are natural parts of a river’s meandering pattern, often forming because of the underlying landscape and sediment deposition. Mary Lee Bend is notable in navigation and local geography, impacting river flow and navigation channels. It is part of the river's extensive system that has shaped the surrounding environment and influenced transportation and ecosystem dynamics in the region.