1975 Map of Meredosia SE

About this map

Meredosia sits prominently at a bend in the Illinois River in this mid-1970s orthophoto survey, showcasing the town's spatial relationship with the expansive Meredosia Lake to the north. This aerial perspective captures the river valley's transition from the residential and commercial layout of Meredosia down to the riverfront settlement of Naples and the edge of Bluffs. The patchwork of agricultural fields and levees across the floodplain reveals the intensity of land use and river management during this period. The orthophoto format provides a clear view of the transportation corridors and drainage patterns that define the economic life of this river-centered landscape in Morgan County.