2018 Map of Galena

About this map

Galena dominates this landscape, its historic street grid concentrated along the Galena River as it winds toward the massive Mississippi River. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and deep valleys, notably the Millbrig Hollow to the north and prominent heights like Horseshoe Mound and Pilot Knob. These landmarks provided natural vantage points overlooking the river commerce that built the region. Along the southwestern edge, the map shows the transition into Portage and the intricate waterways of Kehough Slough and The Reach. Genealogists will find several significant burial grounds documented, including Greenwood Cem and Saint Michaels Cem, while the location of Gears Ferry recalls the area's long history as a transportation hub where the Sinsinawa River meets the larger drainage systems near the Illinois and Iowa border.