1989 Map of Aledo
USGS Topo · Published 1989About this map
The Mississippi River and Rock River converge in the northern portion of this region, shaping the industrial and agricultural development of several Illinois and Iowa counties. Large urban centers like Davenport, Moline, and East Moline anchor the north, while the landscape to the south transitions into a grid of fertile farmland dotted with small rural communities. Transport corridors are central to this area's identity, evidenced by the Hennepin Canal and major rail lines including the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe RR and the Burlington Northern RR. This network supported the growth of places like Aledo, the seat of Mercer County, and the historical colony at Bishop Hill. The map also reveals the environmental character of the river bottoms, from Bald Bluff to the protected expanse of Wildcat Den State Park, where the local topography is defined by the Edwards River and Pope Creek drainages.
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