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1950 Map of Milan

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Milan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Rock Island and Moline anchor this post-war landscape where the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Rock River creates a complex network of islands and industrial corridors. The riverfront is defined by significant landmarks including the Filtration Plant and Davenport Harbor, while the interior shows the density of the mid-century Tri-Cities expansion. The map details a heavy concentration of local institutions, from the Rock Island High Sch and Junior High Sch to numerous neighborhood greenspaces like Long View Park and Black Hawk State Park.

South of Milan, the terrain transitions into a more rural character marked by numerous country schools and family-named features. Genealogists will find exceptional value in the detailed cemetery mapping, including Chippiannock Cem, Calvary Cem, and the Lutheran Cem. Transportation networks of the era are well-documented, showing the Rock Island Southern rail line alongside the burgeoning Quad-City Airport, illustrating a region in the midst of mid-century modernization.