1967 Map of Thebes SW

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The Mississippi River dominates this landscape along the Missouri-Illinois border, where a complex network of chutes and islands reflects the shifting nature of the river before modern stabilization. Large landmasses like Powers Island and Billings Island are separated from the mainland by narrow passages such as Santa Fe Chute and Doolan Chute. On the Missouri side, the townships of Commerce, Moreland, and Tywappity are defined by an extensive drainage system including North Cut Ditch and Brushy Ditch, illustrating the mid-century transformation of the floodplain for agricultural use. Small rural hubs are anchored by local landmarks such as Price Landing and the Thomas W Kelly School. Genealogists may find value in the scattered burial grounds, including Prince Cem, Pollard Cem, and Cason Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's early settlement history.