1953 Map of Illinois City

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The Mississippi River creates a complex network of channels and backwaters between Iowa and Illinois on this mid-century survey, defining the character of the Wyoming Slough and Hershey Slough. On the Iowa side, the landscape is marked by the deep ravines of Pine Creek as it passes through Wildcat Den State Park, while the plateau above is dotted with local landmarks like the New Era Zeigler Memorial Church and Harker Cemetery.