1945 Map of Quincy

About this map

The city of Quincy dominates this mid-century survey, situated along the eastern bluffs of the Mississippi River as a major regional hub for transportation and industry. The grid of the city transitions into a dense network of rural school districts and religious centers, reflecting the established social fabric of Adams County. To the west, the river landscape is defined by a complex system of islands and chutes, including Orton Island and Fabius Island, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR crosses the water.