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2012 Map of Cairo

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cairo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River defines this landscape, where the southern tip of Illinois meets the water. At the heart of the peninsula, Cairo sits protected by an extensive levee system, showing a dense street grid that includes Walnut St and Park Ave. The region's complex hydrology is visible through the numerous backwaters and lakes, such as First Lake, Second Lake, and Grassy Lake, which flank the riverbanks.

Historically significant sites are concentrated near the northern settlements, most notably the Mound City National Cemetery and several local burying grounds like Thistlewood Cem and Saint Marys Cem. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant feature, with the Cairo Regional Airport and the intersection of major routes at Cairo Junction serving the clustered communities of Future City, Elmwood Place, and Urbandale.