1993 Map of Kaskaskia

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Kaskaskia Island occupies a unique position in this 1993 study, showing the complex riverine landscape where the Mississippi River and Kaskaskia River have historically shifted their paths. The settlement of Kaskaskia and the site of Old Kaskaskia are documented here, surrounded by a network of levees and sloughs like Mitchell Slough and McKey Slough. This area is a significant location for researchers tracing the early statehood period, as it preserves the geographic context of Illinois' first capital site.