1944 Map of Quincy

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The Mississippi River defines the complex border between Illinois and Missouri on this mid-century survey, creating a landscape of shifting islands and backwater lakes. The city of Quincy dominates the eastern bluffs, showing a dense grid of streets that transition into the rolling hills of Melrose and Ellington. To the north, the Soldiers Home stands as a prominent landmark near North Quincy. The bottomlands across the river are heavily managed for navigation and flood control, evidenced by the Durgen Creek Diversion Ditch and numerous pumping stations. Local transport is anchored by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and the Wabash RR, which connect the industrial riverside, including a distillery and mill, to the broader region. Scattered throughout the rural hinterland are dozens of named schoolhouses like Mound School and Hickory Grove School, reflecting the era's decentralized educational system.