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1982 Map of Metropolis

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Metropolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The riverfront city of Metropolis anchors this 1982 revision, sitting along the northern bank of the Ohio River across from Kentucky. This portion of southern Illinois is characterized by the convergence of major transportation and historical sites, most notably Fort Massac State Park which protects the river shoreline east of the city. The landscape is a mix of urban development and rural tracts, with the Gulf Central Illinois Railroad and Burlington Northern lines servicing the area's commerce.

Outside the main settlement of Metropolis, numerous smaller communities and local landmarks appear, such as Round Knob and Brookport. The map records several legacy institutions, including Good Samaritan Nursing Home, the Metropolis Municipal Airport, and the Lock and Dam No 52. Genealogists will find a high density of named family and fraternal burial grounds, including the Odd Fellows Cem, Kennedy Cem, and Westerman Cem, alongside country congregations like Upper Salem Ch and Powers Ch.