1953 Map of Cordova

About this map

The Mississippi River creates a dynamic border between Iowa and Illinois in this mid-century survey, defining the industrial and social life of riverfront communities. On the Illinois bank, Cordova and Port Byron sit at the water's edge, while Princeton occupies the Iowa side. The landscape is marked by a legacy of local education and faith, evidenced by rural landmarks like Grassy Lane School, Williams School, and Fairfield Church. The river itself is complex, featuring the Cordova Slough and Adams Island, alongside the vast Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge.