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2012 Map of Quincy SW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Quincy SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River valley north of Hannibal dominates this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape defined by complex hydrology and family history. The river's path is marked by a network of chutes and backwaters, including Texas Chute, Eastern Slough, and the Rock Ridge Slough, which frame numerous islands like Fabius Island and Bay Island. On the Missouri side, the South River Levee stands as a critical piece of infrastructure, protecting the low-lying agricultural lands and small settlements like Huiskamp and Helton from the seasonal fluctuations of the river system.

For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites that trace the area's early settlement patterns. From the Cobb Cemetery in the northwest to McWilliams Cemetery and Rush Cemetery in the south, these landmarks provide specific points of interest for researchers. The presence of Distillery Hollow near the northern edge suggest localized historical industry, while the confluence of North River and South River as they approach the Mississippi illustrates the natural drainage of Marion County.