1953 Map of Green Island

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The Savanna Army Depot Military Reservation dominates the landscape where the Apple River meets the Upper Mississippi River, showcasing a period of significant military presence along the tri-state border. This mid-century survey illustrates the intricate riverine environment of the Fish and Wild Life Refuge, a labyrinth of sloughs and lakes such as Crooked Slough and Snag Slough. The heavy rail traffic of the era is evidenced by the prominent lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, which intersect near the small settlement of Green Island. On the higher ground east of the wetlands, local life is anchored by family-named hollows and civic landmarks like the Lost Mound Sch and Reeceville Cem, providing a detailed view of Jackson County's rural infrastructure before modern consolidation.