1954 Map of Winfield

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The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary between Lincoln and St. Charles counties. The floodplains are a complex network of sloughs and lakes, including Argent Slough, Cuivre Slough, and Horseshoe Lake, protected in sections by an extensive levee system. Along the river’s eastern banks, river-dependent infrastructure like Dogtown Landing, Beech Landing, and Hastings Landing suggest the enduring importance of water transport, complemented by the West Point Ferry crossing near Cap au Gris.