1956 Map of Quincy

About this map

The Mississippi River and Illinois River dominate this mid-century landscape, carving through the fertile borderlands between Illinois and Missouri. Major river hubs like Quincy and Hannibal serve as anchors for a dense network of rail lines, including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and the Wabash RR, which transported the region's agricultural wealth. The map captures the complex river morphology of the era, noting numerous features such as Middleton Island and the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge.