The settlement of Hillsdale anchors the northern portion of this map, situated where the terrain transitions toward the intricate waterways of the Rock River basin. This 2018 survey reveals the geographic relationship between small rural communities and the expansive floodplains of Rock Island County. To the southwest, the community of Joslin marks a point of intersection for regional transportation routes, while Shady Beach occupies the northern bank of the river, highlighting the area's development along its primary waterway. The map provides clear visualization of the alluvial landscape, characterized by numerous sloughs and islands that have shaped the agricultural and residential patterns of this Illinois river valley region.
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1892 · Leclaire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Leclaire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Clinton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Geneseo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Orion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Port Byron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Port Byron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Erie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Port Byron
USGS Topo · 1:24,000