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1925 Map of Quincy

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Quincy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

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The city of Quincy dominates the river bluffs above the Mississippi River in this 1922 survey, showcasing a dense urban grid and a complex riverfront economy. Rail lines like the Chicago Burlington and Quincy converge on the city, while the river's eastern bank is a maze of side channels and islands, including Cottonwood Island and Ward Island. The inland landscape is remarkably dense with rural institutions, mapping dozens of community centers such as Melrose School, St Anthony School, and Melrose Chapel.

The bottomland south of the city reveals a different character, where the Levee protects a string of backwater lakes like Turtle Shell Lake and Bluebill Lake. Local geography is defined by small watercourses like Mill Creek and Cedar Creek cutting through the uplands. This sheet provides an exceptionally detailed look at the township divisions of Ellington, Melrose, and Fall Creek, noting specific named locations from the Soldiers Home to the outlying village of Burton.