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1948 Map of Quincy

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Quincy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Mississippi River and the Illinois River dominate this landscape, defining the rich alluvial bottoms and rugged bluffs of the tri-state border region. On the Illinois side, Quincy and Jacksonville serve as major regional hubs, while Hannibal and Louisiana anchor the Missouri bank. A complex network of waterways, including the Salt River, Fabius River, and the intricate drainage of The Sny, illustrates the hydrological challenges and fertile potential of the river valleys.

Mid-century transportation is well-defined by the Burlington Lines, Wabash RR, and the Gulf Mobile and Ohio RR, which intersect at river crossings and small towns like Roodhouse and White Hall. From the agricultural plateaus around Mexico, Missouri, to the river bluffs near Jerseyville, Illinois, this survey documents a period of established river-and-rail commerce before the interstate highway system shifted the region's focus.