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1958 Map of Burlington

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Burlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this tri-state region, where Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri meet at the confluence of the Des Moines River and Fox River. This 1958 survey, revised to 1980, details a landscape defined by heavy rail infrastructure and strategic military installations, most notably the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant west of Burlington. The river corridor is thick with islands and navigational landmarks such as Devil's Island and Gregory Landing, alongside significant conservation areas like the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge.

Inland, the dominance of the railroad era is evident through the networks of the Burlington Northern and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, which connect regional hubs like Galesburg, Monmouth, and Macomb. The map also highlights a wealth of public lands, including the Shimek State Forest and the commemorative Battle of Athens State Park, reflecting the intersection of industrial transport and natural preservation.