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Old Maps of Cairo, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

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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.
  13. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers at the close of the 1940s reveals a region bound by water and rail. Researchers can trace historic river landings, timberlands in the Shawnee National Forest, and the coal-mining infrastructure around West Frankfort and Herrin.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.
  19. 1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Wickliffe
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in the early fifties shows a bustling network of river commerce and rail lines. You can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like North Ballard Ch & Cem, Birds Point Sch, and the rail junction at Winford Junction.
  22. 1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Cairo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by floodgates and rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Cairo, find family plots at Hazelwood Cem, or locate landmarks like the National Cemetery and Cairo Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky side of the Ohio River in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by the wetlands and sloughs of the BARLOW BOTTOMS. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the GULF CENTRAL MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD near East Cairo and the unique topography of Twin Mounds.
  31. 1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Wickliffe
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great river systems at the Kentucky-Missouri-Illinois border is documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks and river landings like Norfolk Ldg, Thirty Four Corner Sch, and the Mississippi Ch & Cem.
  34. 1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great rivers at the southern tip of Illinois is captured here in the mid-1950s. Trace the vital rail hubs of Cairo, explore the grounds of the National Cemetery, and locate vanished rural schools like America Sch and Bryan Sch.
  37. 1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Dyersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Four Rivers region comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the intricate borderlands of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river networks connecting Dyersburg, Caruthersville, and the shoreline of Reelfoot Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Cairo, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Cairo, 1968 Print
    1967 Cairo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Cairo and the river confluence are captured in the late sixties, showing a major rail-and-river hub at its peak. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Lincoln Sch, Thistlewood Cemetery, and the Mound City National Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Wyatt, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Wyatt, 1972 Print
    1969 Wyatt
    1972 Print · USGS
    The strategic river confluence at the Missouri-Illinois-Kentucky border is captured here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern railroad and locate local landmarks like Washington Sch and Bird Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1972 Map of Wickliffe
    1972 Map of Wickliffe
    1972 Wickliffe
    1972 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by major levees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bird Cem and Birds Point Sch or the riverside town of Wickliffe.
  55. 1984 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1985 Print
    1984 Cape Girardeau
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky in the mid-1980s was a bustling corridor defined by its massive river systems and complex rail lines. Researchers can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific RR, explore the Shawnee National Forest, or locate small settlements like Marble Hill and Advance.
  58. 1985 Map of Sikeston, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Sikeston, 1986 Print
    1985 Sikeston
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Bootheel and the four-state river convergence are captured in the mid-eighties as the modern agricultural and rail networks matured. Researchers can locate regional landmarks like the Towosahgy State Historic Site, Oak Grove Cem, and towns along the St Louis Southwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1986 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1986 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1986 Cape Girardeau
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Illinois-Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s as the river-and-rail economy shapes the landscape near the Great Rivers confluence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines and old settlements like Gordonville, New Hamburg, and the Trail of Tears State Park.
  64. 1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Paducah
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley and the Illinois Ozarks come alive in this late twentieth-century regional survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace river-town roots and state park landmarks from Metropolis to Cape Girardeau and Trail of Tears State Park.
  67. 1993 Map of Cairo, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Cairo, 1996 Print
    1993 Cairo
    1996 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers is captured in the 1990s, showing the strategic riverfront of Cairo and its surrounding levee systems. Genealogists and researchers can trace the detailed grids of Mound City and Mounds, or locate family sites near the Mound City National Cem and Thistlewood Cemetery.
  70. 2021 Map of Wyatt, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wyatt, 2021 Print
    2021 Wyatt
    2021 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great rivers at the tri-state border defines this landscape during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through rural landmarks like Bird Cem, Wyatt Cem, and the settlement of Alfalfa Center.
  73. 2024 Map of Cairo, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Cairo, 2024 Print
    2024 Cairo
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in southern Illinois creates a landscape of deep historical and civic importance. Researchers can trace the layout of Cairo and Mound City, finding landmarks like the Mound City National Cemetery and Alexander County Courthouse.
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