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1947 Map of Mc Clure

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Mc Clure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mississippi River dominates this landscape where the borders of Illinois and Missouri meet, defining a complex network of chutes and towheads. The river’s historical path is traced by features like Picayune Chute and Devils Island, while the Illinois side is heavily engineered with the Main Ditch and Clear Creek Ditch to manage the low-lying bottomlands. Settlement is concentrated along the rail lines, with McClure and Reynoldsville serving as local hubs for the surrounding agricultural tracts.

Researchers will find a wealth of mid-century infrastructure, from the Illinois Central Railroad to the rural school system, including McCavens Sch and Brooks Sch. The rugged eastern topography transitions into the Shawnee National Forest, where landmarks like Dongola Hollow and Happy Hollow break the flat river plains. For genealogists, the inclusion of Hobbs Chapel and the Lindsey Cem provides specific points of interest for family history within Alexander and Union counties.