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1931 Map of Brussels

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Brussels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The southern tip of Calhoun County, Illinois, is defined by the dramatic confluence where the Illinois River meets the Mississippi River. This 1931 edition reveals a landscape deeply connected to these waterways, where numerous river landings such as Dogtown Ldg, Hastings Ldg, and Brock Ldg served as vital conduits for commerce and travel. The interior is a network of ridges and hollows, punctuated by local landmarks like Indian Hill and Tucker Knob. A string of rural schoolhouses, including Hartford Sch, Nichols Sch, and Keck Sch, indicates the distributed nature of the upland farming communities during this era.

Small settlements such as Brussels and Beechville anchor the peninsula, while a prominent Transmission Line and a Ferry crossing suggest the early 20th-century infrastructure bridging this isolated stretch of land. The map also records unique natural features like The Cave and the expansive lowlands of Swan Lake, offering a detailed view of the region before modern river management significantly altered the shoreline and island formations.