2015 Map of Hamburg

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this Illinois and Missouri borderland, defining a complex network of side channels and islands. In the eastern uplands of Calhoun County, the topography is carved by numerous drainage systems including Gresham Hollow, Poor Farm Hollow, and McNabb Hollow. Local heritage is preserved through family and community landmarks such as Gresham Cem, Mount Hope Cem, and Oak Grove Cem, which are situated on the high ground overlooking the river valley. The river itself is filled with significant landforms like Westport Island and Eagle Island, separated from the mainland by routes such as Westport Chute. These waterways and their associated landings, including Old Westport Landing, reflect the long-standing maritime and agricultural dependence of settlements like Hamburg and Star City. The eastern edge transitions into a ridge-and-valley landscape featuring Blue Ridge and Anderson Hill, which overlook the small community of Hardin.