1948 Map of Neelys Landing

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The Mississippi River corridor defines this 1948 survey, where the water forms the jagged boundary between Missouri and Illinois. Apple Creek meanders eastward through Brazeau and Shawnee townships to join the river, carving a path through the dissected uplands of Cape Girardeau and Perry counties. The riverfront is marked by small commerce points like Neelys Landing and Hines Landing, while the inland landscape is dotted with rural centers including New Wells and the New Bethel Ch. Education was clearly localized at the time, evidenced by a network of schools such as Oak Hill Sch and High Hill Sch. The eastern bank features complex river geography, including Tower Island Chute and several islands. Transportation is anchored by the St Louis San Francisco railroad line tracking the river’s edge.