1964 Map of Burlington

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century survey, dividing the urban landscape of Burlington, Iowa, from the complex alluvial islands and backwaters of Henderson County, Illinois. The river's dynamic nature is evidenced by features like Otter Island, Burlington Island, and numerous chutes and sloughs such as Rush Chute and Shokokon Slough. On the Iowa side, the city's growth is marked by a concentration of civic institutions, including Burlington Community College and several schools like Jefferson High Sch. The extensive grounds of Aspen Grove Cemetery and Dankwardt Memorial Park provide a green buffer within the residential grid, while the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad lines trace the industrial and transportation corridors that shaped the region's economy. The Illinois shoreline remains largely undeveloped, defined by recreational spots like Public Beach and small settlements such as Gulfport.