1940s Maps of Pershing, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Pershing from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Pershing's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Pershing's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Pershing, IL maps

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  1. 1941 Map of West Frankfort, 1959 Print
    1941 Map of West Frankfort, 1959 Print
    1941 West Frankfort
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois coal country is shown here just before the mid-century, where a dense rail network connects thriving mining towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Coon Ridge School, Williams Prairie Church, and Brush Prairie School.

  2. 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.
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