1968 Map of Galena

About this map

The historic mining and river town of Galena is captured here as it appeared in the late 1960s, defined by its steep topography and industrial heritage. The map documents a landscape heavily influenced by lead mining history, with the Appleton Mine and Bower Mine noted alongside several unnamed extraction sites. The Galena River winds through the valley, flanked by the Central Illinois Railroad and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's once-critical transportation network. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Mississippi River, where the Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge covers a complex system of islands and channels like Deadmans Slough. Notable landmarks include several religious sites such as St Marys Cem and St Michaels Cem, while prominent elevations like Horseshoe Mound and Pilot Knob provide orientation across West Galena and East Galena.