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1993 Map of Thebes

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Thebes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape where Illinois meets Missouri, carving a wide path past the riverside settlements of Thebes and Commerce. This mid-1990s revision reveals a complex network of river islands and chutes, including Burnham Island and Santa Fe Chute, which reflect the dynamic nature of the waterway. Landward, the St Louis Southwestern RR and Santa Fe lines parallel the bluffs, supporting the industrial and transit character of the river corridor.

Upland from the river, the Santa Fe Hills and the Shawnee National Forest provide a sharp contrast to the floodplain. Notable local landmarks like Dynamite Hol and the Gaging Station near Thebes point to the area's specialized history. Smaller settlements like Gale, Fayville, and Tankville dot the landscape, offering a look at the dispersed rural communities that have long depended on the river’s proximity and the rail lines that navigate the surrounding terrain.