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1936 Map of Hannibal

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Hannibal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the eastern edge of this mid-1930s landscape, where the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge connects Missouri to Illinois. The river is dotted with numerous islands, including Bay Island, Turtle Island, and Tower Island, reflecting a complex riparian environment before modern waterway controls. Further inland, the city of Hannibal serves as a hub for the Burlington, Wabash, and Quincy Omaha and Kansas City railroads, which converge near the riverfront.

Rural Missouri life is visible in the dense distribution of family-named schools and burial sites. Genealogists can locate Maupin Cem and Mt Olivet Cem, while the surrounding hills are populated with local centers like Withers Mill, Oakwood, and New London. Early aviation is represented by Long Landing Field and Mark Twain Landing Field, marking the transition from traditional river and rail travel to the era of flight.