
The Illinois River dominates this landscape as it flows past the city of Beardstown, which sits at the confluence with the Sangamon River. The river system is characterized by a complex network of backwaters and sloughs, including Muscooten Bay, Hager Slough, and Boujan Swale. These waterways define the boundary between Schuyler and Cass counties, with the river historically serving as a critical artery for local commerce and transport.
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1923 · Rushville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Beardstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Rushville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Meredosia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Arenzville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Meredosia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Arenzville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Beardstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000