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1935 Map of East Dubuque

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of East Dubuque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Mississippi River corridor defines this 1935 survey, showing the intricate network of islands and sloughs along the tri-state border of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The settlement of East Dubuque occupies the northern riverfront, where the Chicago Illinois Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks skirt the bluffs, passing through Dunleith and Menominee. This transportation spine supported a rural economy marked by small community hubs such as Menominee Station.

Away from the water, the topography rises sharply toward Sand Ridge, where several country schoolhouses suggest a dispersed but established agricultural population. The map meticulously plots these local landmarks, including Miller Sch, White Sch, and Ridge Sch. The presence of Ninemile Island and Menominee Slough illustrates the complex river geography before modern navigation changes, providing a clear record for genealogists and local historians tracing land ownership and early infrastructure in Jo Daviess County.