Old Maps of Trenton, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 11 historic maps of Trenton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Trenton's past.


Trenton, IL maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Breese, 1958 Print
    1906 Map of Breese, 1958 Print
    1906 Breese
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie east of St. Louis is shown here at the turn of the century, when rail lines and rural school districts formed the backbone of local life. Genealogy researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Linden School and Ruth School near established towns like Breese and Germantown.

  2. 1907 Map of Breese
    1907 Map of Breese
    1907 Breese
    1907 Print · USGS
    Clinton and St. Clair counties were a bustling network of rail-towns and rural school districts at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace ancestral property near dozens of family-named landmarks like Richter School, McKee School, or the small village of Damiansville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Trenton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Trenton, 1958 Print
    1957 Trenton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The border of St. Clair and Clinton counties was a hub of mid-century rail activity, centered on the growing communities of Trenton and New Baden. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Harpstrite Cem or locate industrial sites like Knaus Quarry.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.

  6. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2012 Map of Trenton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Trenton, 2012 Print
    2012 Trenton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including New Baden, Albers, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Trenton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Trenton, 2015 Print
    2015 Trenton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including New Baden, Albers, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Trenton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Trenton, 2018 Print
    2018 Trenton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including New Baden, Albers, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Trenton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Trenton, 2021 Print
    2021 Trenton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Trenton, including New Baden, Albers, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Trenton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Trenton, 2024 Print
    2024 Trenton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Clinton County near the St. Clair line is shown here in its modern agricultural and residential maturity. Genealogists can locate family sites at Saint Marys Cem and Wittmer Cem or trace the waters of Sugar Creek and Rayhill Slough.

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