Historical Maps of Columbia, Illinois

What stories do these 40 old maps tell about Columbia's past? From 1910 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Columbia's history through maps:

  • Trace Columbia's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Columbia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Columbia, IL maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Waterloo, 1956 Print
    1910 Map of Waterloo, 1956 Print
    1910 Waterloo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Belleville, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  2. 1912 Map of Kimmswick
    1912 Map of Kimmswick
    1912 Kimmswick
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

  3. 1912 Map of Kimmswick
    1912 Map of Kimmswick
    1912 Kimmswick
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

  4. 1913 Map of Waterloo
    1913 Map of Waterloo
    1913 Waterloo
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Belleville, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  5. 1913 Map of Waterloo
    1913 Map of Waterloo
    1913 Waterloo
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Belleville, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  6. 1913 Map of Waterloo, 1941 Print
    1913 Map of Waterloo, 1941 Print
    1913 Waterloo
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Belleville, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  7. 1916 Map of Kimmswick
    1916 Map of Kimmswick
    1916 Kimmswick
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

  8. 1916 Map of Kimmswick
    1916 Map of Kimmswick
    1916 Kimmswick
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

  9. 1916 Map of Kimmswick, 1925 Print
    1916 Map of Kimmswick, 1925 Print
    1916 Kimmswick
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

  10. 1916 Map of Kimmswick, 1933 Print
    1916 Map of Kimmswick, 1933 Print
    1916 Kimmswick
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas

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