Historical Maps of Alexander County, Illinois

What stories do these 59 old maps tell about Alexander County's past? From 1920 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.

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Alexander County, IL maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Jonesboro
    1920 Map of Jonesboro
    1920 Jonesboro
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Anna, and other nearby areas

  2. 1920 Map of Dongola, 1953 Print
    1920 Map of Dongola, 1953 Print
    1920 Dongola
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Anna, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  3. 1922 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1954 Print
    1922 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1954 Print
    1922 Cape Girardeau
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and other nearby areas

  4. 1923 Map of Dongola
    1923 Map of Dongola
    1923 Dongola
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Anna, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  5. 1923 Map of Jonesboro
    1923 Map of Jonesboro
    1923 Jonesboro
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Anna, and other nearby areas

  6. 1924 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1924 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1924 Cape Girardeau
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and other nearby areas

  7. 1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Cairo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Mounds, and other nearby areas

  8. 1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Cairo
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Mounds, and other nearby areas

  9. 1934 Map of Thebes
    1934 Map of Thebes
    1934 Thebes
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Scott City, Tamms, and other nearby areas

  10. 1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Wickliffe
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas

  11. 1939 Map of Charleston, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Charleston, 1941 Print
    1939 Charleston
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Charleston, East Prairie, and other nearby areas

  12. 1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Cairo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Mounds, and other nearby areas

  13. 1939 Map of Thebes, 1946 Print
    1939 Map of Thebes, 1946 Print
    1939 Thebes
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Scott City, Tamms, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Jonesboro, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Jonesboro, 1954 Print
    1947 Jonesboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Anna, and other nearby areas

  15. 1947 Map of Mc Clure, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Mc Clure, 1954 Print
    1947 Mc Clure
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, McClure, and other nearby areas

  16. 1947 Map of Mill Creek, 1978 Print
    1947 Map of Mill Creek, 1978 Print
    1947 Mill Creek
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Tamms, Mill Creek, and other nearby areas

  17. 1948 Map of McClure
    1948 Map of McClure
    1948 McClure
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, McClure, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of Mill Creek
    1948 Map of Mill Creek
    1948 Mill Creek
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Tamms, Mill Creek, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Jonesboro
    1949 Map of Jonesboro
    1949 Jonesboro
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Anna, and other nearby areas

  20. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

  21. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

  22. 1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Wickliffe
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas

  23. 1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Cairo
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cairo, Mounds, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Charleston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Charleston, East Prairie, and other nearby areas

  25. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexander County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

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