Help! I am fishing in a tourney on the Mississippi this year and we are limited to pool 19.  the problem is i can't find a place ANYWHERE online to buy a map of this stretch of the river.  Any topo maps would be a start.  If you know the name of a map for that area or a place to buy one let me know.

I'm not sure you can find Topo maps of river bottoms; try this  

http://www.iowadnr.com/fish/fishing/miss/pool19.html

I've seen navigational maps available that show general bottom depths but given the nature of rivers, the bottom contour is always in a state of change.  

I've seen navigational maps available that show general bottom depths but given the nature of rivers, the bottom contour is always in a state of change.

You are 100% correct.

My house is close enough to pool 16 that I can hear the roar of outboards and the slapping of the hulls on the water (about 2  blocks). Each year the spring floods completely change the bottom contour and the depths (especially in the backwater areas).

Your best bet is to get a navigational map, use aerial photos and go driving around during your prefish time.

JT Bagwell

I've seen navigational maps available that show general bottom depths but given the nature of rivers, the bottom contour is always in a state of change.

You are 100% correct.

My house is close enough to pool 16 that I can hear the roar of outboards and the slapping of the hulls on the water (about 2 blocks). Each year the spring floods completely change the bottom contour and the depths (especially in the backwater areas).

Your best bet is to get a navigational map, use aerial photos and go driving around during your prefish time.

JT Bagwell

I am about that close to Pool 19.   It is my home water and I fish it all the time.   However I still don't have a good contour map.  You guys have already gave the reason though.  Constantly changing.   I'll be more than happy to offer any info though if I can help.

Just let me know.