2018 Map of Thebes

About this map

Thebes sits prominently on the eastern bluffs overlooking a major bend in the Mississippi River, serving as a focal point for this survey along the Missouri-Illinois border. The landscape is defined by the river’s complex hydrology, featuring numerous islands such as Powers Island and Burnham Island, alongside the intricate Doolan Chute. To the east, the rugged hills of the Shawnee National Forest rise sharply, punctuated by deep-cut features like Joliet Hollow and Rock Springs Hollow. The area is notably dense with family and community burial sites, including the Rose Hill Cem and the Thompson Cem near Fayville. In Missouri, the settlements of Commerce and Scott City anchor the western bank, connected by a network of rural routes that trace the ridges above Dorrity Cr and Rose Cr. The map captures a region where river navigation and upland forestry converge, reflected in the persistence of small riverfront towns and scattered homesteads.