1954 Map of Monks Mound, 1987 Print
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1954 Map of Monks Mound

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Monks Mound and the ancient earthworks of Cahokia Mounds State Park anchor this landscape, revealing a unique juxtaposition of Mississippian archaeology and mid-century industrial expansion. The map details the complex intersection of rail lines and drainage canals that reshaped the American Bottoms in the mid-1950s, through State Park Place and Fairmont City.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain