
The Illinois River dominates this early 20th-century landscape, winding through a complex system of backwaters including Meredosia Lake, Island Slough, and Elbow Lake. The river's industrial and navigational infrastructure is clearly marked, from the La Grange Locks to the South Beardstown Pumping Station. This survey illustrates the vital role of the Wabash RR in connecting riverfront communities like Meredosia and Naples to the interior settlements of Versailles and Hersman.
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2 editions found
1923 · Rushville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Winchester
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Griggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Griggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Beardstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Pittsfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Winchester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Rushville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Mt Sterling
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Meredosia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500