1964 Map of Nauvoo

About this map

Nauvoo and Montrose face one another across a wide stretch of the Mississippi River, marking a historic crossing point at the border of Illinois and Iowa. This mid-1960s survey, updated with mid-1970s revisions, illustrates the complex rail infrastructure of the era, dominated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Burlington Northern lines. The landscape is defined by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary near Viele, while the eastern shore is anchored by Nauvoo State Park. Local history is preserved in the location of Dundey Cem and Montrose Cem, alongside industrial sites like the Sandpit and Quarry. Tributaries such as Sugar Creek and Devils Creek drain into the river, which contains the prominent Devils Island. From the bluffs at Inspiration Point to the small settlement of Galland, the map details a region shaped by river navigation and transcontinental rail traffic.