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1968 Map of Bellevue

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bellevue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bellevue and the surrounding river bluffs are defined by the complex hydrology of the Mississippi River and its intricate network of sloughs and islands. This late-1960s landscape showcases the massive Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge and the industrial footprint of the Savanna Army Depot along the Illinois shore. The river’s importance to regional transport is visible through the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad hugging the western bank, and the prominent Lock and Dam No 12 near the town center.

Local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries such as St Joseph Cem and Old City Cem, while the rugged terrain is marked by extractive industries like the Royal Princess Mine and several quarries. Smaller settlements such as Gordons Ferry and Blanding provide a look at the scattered communities that existed alongside significant public lands, including Bellevue State Park and the Blanding Landing Recreation Area.