1932 Map of Hannibal

About this map

The Mississippi River forms a sharp bend along the western edge of this 1932 preliminary survey, dividing the established city of Hannibal from the low-lying bottomlands across the state line. On the Illinois side, a massive L E V E E structure protects the fertile basin defined by The Sny and numerous waterways like Bird Slough and Running Slough. This map captures a landscape characterized by isolated rural schoolhouses and small crossings, including Bird Slough Sch and the Old Smith Sch near Cincinnati. The rail network is well-documented, featuring the C B And Q and the Wabash lines that intersect at East Hannibal, while the presence of the Chenale Ecarte Club near Eagle Slough suggests the era's recreational use of the river's backwaters and islands, such as Saverton Island.