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1934 Map of Nebo

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Nebo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this mid-1930s landscape, serving as the border between Illinois and Missouri. The river is characterized by a complex network of side channels and islands, such as Pharrs Island, Slim Island, and Mc Coy Island. On the Missouri side, the terrain rises sharply into a series of named peaks including The Pinnacle and Robert Hill, while the Illinois floodplain is crisscrossed by drainage features like Sny Slough and Cocklebur Slough.

Agricultural life is centered around Pleasant Hill and Nebo, where a dense network of country schools like Old Baptist Sch and Stockland Sch served the rural population. Transportation is defined by the Chicago and Alton RR and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR, which follow the river's path. Local social and religious hubs are evident in Corinth Ch and the Green Wing Club, while the river's utility is marked by Riprap Landing.