1993 Map of Kaskaskia

About this map

Kaskaskia Island sits uniquely within a bend of the Mississippi River, showcasing a landscape deeply shaped by the shifting course of the great river along the Illinois-Missouri state line. This area is home to the historic settlement of Kaskaskia, alongside the site of Old Kaskaskia, illustrating the movement of community centers in response to river dynamics. The northern bluffs are anchored by Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site and the landmark Fort Gage, which overlook the expansive bottomlands. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways including McKey Slough and Idlewild Slough, winding between various landmasses like Beaver Island and Roth Island. For genealogists, the inclusion of the Kaskaskia Cemetery and St Mary Cemetery near the settlement of St Mary provides essential location data for tracing families in this riverfront region.