1934 Map of Thebes

About this map

Thebes stands as a vital river-and-rail hub on this mid-1930s survey, where the Mississippi River creates a complex system of islands and towheads. The map details a landscape defined by its hydrology, from the sweeping oxbow of Horseshoe Lake to the intricate network of the Cache River and Lake Milligan. The riverbank is crowded with massive landforms like Burnham Island and Powers Island, while the interior reveals a mosaic of small farming communities and timbered districts like Hogskin Bottoms.