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2010 Map of Cairo

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cairo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River defines this river-driven landscape, where the southern tip of Illinois meets the Kentucky and Missouri borders. At the heart of this junction lies Cairo, a city historically shaped by its strategic position on the levees. The map reveals a dense network of smaller settlements and developments extending north, including Future City, Urbandale, and Elmwood Place, often linked by Interstate 57 and Old US Hwy 51.

Significant local history is recorded in the numerous memorial sites, such as the Mound City National Cemetery and Thistlewood Cemetery. The landscape transitions from the developed riverfronts at Terrell Landing to the low-lying wetlands of the Kentucky side, featuring Grassy Lake, Long Pond, and Cache Island. This era shows the modern infrastructure of the Cairo Airport and industrial zones near Mounds alongside traditional landmarks like the Cairo Post Office.