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1930s Maps of Cairo, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Cairo from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cairo's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cairo's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Cairo, IL maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Cairo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and western Kentucky meet at the great river confluence during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Pleasant Hill Sch, the National Cem, and the riverfront at Mound City.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Cairo
    1933 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers comes alive in the early 1930s, showing the vital rail and river hubs of Cairo and Mound City. Genealogists can pinpoint rural life through dozens of named sites like Bethlehem Ch, Rife Sch, and the National Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Wickliffe
    1939 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in the late 1930s reveals a landscape of river-bend settlements and early flood control. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks such as St Pauls Ch & Sch, Cherry Geveden Sch, and the historic site of Fort Jefferson.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Cairo
    1945 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great American rivers in the late 1930s shows an era defined by massive levee engineering and rail-to-river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of riverfront communities like Mound City and Urbandale or locate family schools such as Valley Recluse Sch and Ohio Sch.
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