1934 Map of Thebes

About this map

Thebes stands as a prominent rail and river hub along the Mississippi River in this detailed survey of southern Illinois. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the river bottomlands, where numerous chutes and towheads like Burnham Island and Thompson Towhead shift the navigable channels. To the east, the Horseshoe Lake region is preserved as the State Game Preserve, while the surrounding terrain is dotted with rural infrastructure from the early 20th century, including the Mt Zion Ch and an Indian Mound near Lake Milligan.