1970 Map of Greenville

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Lake Ferguson and the serpentine curves of the Mississippi River dominate this 1970s landscape, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Delta. The city of Greenville appears as a dense urban core protected by an extensive Levee system, with its residential and industrial growth constrained by the river's historical path. To the north, the ancient history of the region is preserved at Winterville State Park, which contains a notable Indian Mound near the settlement of Winterville. The map captures a diverse community, evidenced by specialized sites like the Chinese Cem and Jewish Cem, alongside numerous educational institutions such as Coleman High Sch and St Josephs Sch. Transportation remains central to the area's identity, shown through the Illinois Central Railroad and the now-labeled Greenville Municipal Airport (Abandoned), marking the shift from aviation to other land uses in the late twentieth century.