1890 Map of Louisiana

About this map

Louisiana sits at the northeastern corner of this 1890s survey, marking a vital junction between the Mississippi River and the St. Louis Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad. The landscape reflects a late 19th-century economy driven by river transport and expanding rail lines, including the Chicago and Alton Railroad which connects Bowling Green and Curryville. Further west, the drainage of the Salt River and its tributaries like Spencer Creek define the agricultural layout of township units such as Hartford and Indian Creek. Genealogists will find a wealth of localized detail in smaller settlements like Millwood Mills, Mc Cunes Station, and New Hartford, which served as rural hubs before the consolidation of local trade centers. The map also captures the Illinois Missouri Boundary Line along the river's main channel, showcasing the intricate shoreline as it appeared before modern navigational modifications.