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2012 Map of Thebes

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Thebes
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 carves a complex path through this riverfront landscape, defining the borderlands where Missouri and Illinois meet. Along the western banks, the settlement of Commerce stands as a focal point, flanked by numerous burial sites including Commerce Cem, Oakdale Cem, and the nearby Anderson Cem. The terrain is marked by significant rises such as Jackson Hill and deep recesses like Sawmill Hollow and Jones Hollow, illustrating the varied topography created by centuries of fluvial action.

Evidence of historical commerce and navigation is seen in the naming of Atherton Landing and the intricate network of chutes and islands, including Doolan Chute, Burnham Island, and Cat Island. On the Illinois side, small communities like Thebes and Gale are documented alongside family-named landmarks and cemeteries such as Rose Hill Cem and Bracken Cem, offering a detailed view of the rural settlement patterns and local genealogy of the early 21st century.