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1967 Map of Cairo

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cairo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and Mississippi River anchors this geographic study, where the massive water bodies meet south of the city of Cairo. The landscape is defined by the high levee systems protecting the lowland settlements of Future City and Urbandale. The industrial and transportation identity of the region is evident in the convergence of the Illinois Central Gulf, Illinois Central, and Missouri Pacific railroads.

North of the main urban center, historical memory is preserved at the Mound City National Cem and the ancient topography of North Mounds. The area's mid-century infrastructure is well-documented, featuring the Cairo Airport, a Drive-in Theater, and numerous local schools such as Lincoln Sch and Sumner Sch. Across the river in Kentucky, the map details the sprawling wetlands of Barlow Bottoms, characterized by features like Grassy Lake and Cypress Slough.