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1950 Map of Keokuk

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Keokuk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Mississippi River and the massive Keokuk Dam define this riverine landscape at the junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. This 1950 revision illustrates the significant impact of the dam on the upper river, creating the expansive Keokuk Lake and altering the character of the shoreline. Along the Illinois side, a dense network of country schools serves the rural townships, including distinctively named sites like White Brick Sch, Froggy Sch, and Golden Point Sch.

The rail infrastructure of the Wabash RR and the Toledo Peoria and Western RR converges at Hamilton, facilitating commerce across the river toward Warsaw. The map also captures the intricate slough and island system below the dam, where Taylor Island and Hackley Island are separated by Taylor Slough and Mud Slough. Inland, the presence of Gambia Ch and Bethlehem Ch points to the established community centers of the mid-century era.