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1913 Map of Galena

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Galena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Galena serves as the focal point of this 1913 survey, situated along the Galena River amidst a landscape shaped by active mining and river commerce. The terrain north and east of the city is dotted with numerous lead and zinc operations, including the Unity Mine, Tenstrike Mine, and Blackjack Mine. This industrial activity is supported by a dense network of railroads like the Illinois Central and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, which follow the river valleys and bluffs.

Along the Mississippi River, the map records intricate channel details, including Hale Island, Scott Island, and the Bellevue Ferry crossing into Iowa. The rural sections are remarkably detailed with community landmarks, such as St Nicholas Church and a high concentration of country schools like Vinegar Hill School and Rock College School, providing a clear view of the social fabric in Jo Daviess County at the height of its early twentieth-century development.