1939 Map of Thebes
USGS Topo · Published 1946About this map
The Mississippi River creates a dynamic western boundary for Alexander County in this pre-war survey, where the river's winding course is marked by shifting landforms like Burnham Island and Bumgard Island. The settlement of Thebes serves as a central hub, flanked by rail infrastructure from the Missouri Pacific RR and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois RR. This era reveals a landscape deeply connected to the river's whims, evidenced by the numerous chutes and towheads such as Anita Towhead and Santa Fe Chute.
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