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1954 Map of Brussels

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Brussels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The confluence of the Illinois River and the Mississippi River creates a unique peninsula of ridges and bottomlands in southern Calhoun County. At the heart of this landscape, the village of Brussels is surrounded by orchards and farmland, with local life centered around institutions like Brussels Sch and St Josephs Ch. To the east, the limestone bluffs of Pere Marquette State Park rise sharply above the river, featuring landmarks like McAdams Peak and Goat Cliff.

The map details a river-dependent economy and geography, evidenced by numerous riverfront sites such as Fulkerson Landing, Auer Landing, and the Marquette Seaplane Base. On the low-lying eastern shore, Swan Lake and Gilbert Lake dominate the floodplain between the primary river channels. Historical markers of earlier habitation include the Lone Tree Indian Mound near Deer Plain, while smaller family-named landmarks like Hetzer Cem and Knolle Hill provide specific points of interest for genealogical research.