1950s Maps of Gallatin County, Illinois

1. 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.

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4. 1953 Map of Wabash Island

   

   1953 Wabash Island

   1953 Print · USGS

   The tri-state confluence of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky is captured here in the early fifties at a time when river transport and local industry intersected. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Reburn Ch, a Pvt Ferry crossing, and an active Oil Well on Wabash Island.

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7. 1953 Map of Grove Center, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Grove Center

   1954 Print · USGS

   Union County, Kentucky, was a landscape of river-fed bottomlands and rising hills in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths to Spring Grove Ch, locate Oil Wells in the eastern hills, or follow the Illinois Central through Grove Center.

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10. 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.

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13. 1958 Map of Emma, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Emma

    1959 Print · USGS

    The river border between Illinois and Indiana is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of oxbow lakes and winding channels. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Emma Concord Ch, Abshire Cem, and the riverfront at Rising Sun.

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16. 1958 Map of Wabash Island, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Wabash Island

    1959 Print · USGS

    The confluence of the Ohio and Wabash Rivers is captured in the late 1950s, revealing a dynamic tri-state river landscape. Researchers can trace the riverbank life of the era through features like Pet Ferry, the Black Sch, and the riverside site of Bone Bank.

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19. 1959 Map of Herod, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Herod

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois in the late fifties is captured here at the intersection of industry and the Shawnee National Forest. Researchers can trace old family names at Wallace Cem, locate forgotten sites like Empire Mine, or find rural landmarks such as One Horse Gap.

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22. 1959 Map of Shawneetown, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Shawneetown

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois and western Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in the late 1950s, a period defined by river commerce and coal mining. Researchers can trace the dual centers of Old Shawneetown and New Shawneetown or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Saline Mines.

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25. 1959 Map of Saline Mines, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Saline Mines

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois during the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by river commerce and intensive mineral extraction. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named cemeteries and rural sites like the Hole Mine, Saline Landing, and Shewmaker Sch.

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28. 1959 Map of Equality, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Equality

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois during the late fifties reveals a landscape of transition between the industrial river valleys and the wooded heights of the Shawnee National Forest. Researchers can locate deep-rooted community sites like Equality, the Salt Wells, and remote locations such as One Horse Gap.

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31. 1959 Map of Equality, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Equality

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by river transport and the early salt trade. Local historians can trace rail lines and mineral sites like the Negro Spring Salt Well, Berkel Mine, and the village of Equality.

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34. 1959 Map of Shawneetown, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Shawneetown

    1960 Print · USGS

    Gallatin County and the Ohio River shoreline appear here in the late fifties during a period of transition for the local settlements. Researchers can trace the dual sites of Old Shawneetown and Shawneetown, alongside historic rural sites like Ringold Ch and Kanady Cem.

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37. 1959 Map of Grove Center, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Grove Center

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River border between Illinois and Kentucky comes alive in this mid-century survey of Union County. Local historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Grove Center, Zion Ch, and the many Oil Wells dotting the Dyer Hills.

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40. 1959 Map of Karbers Ridge, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Karbers Ridge

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape of high timber and scattered upland farms within the Shawnee National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths to Hicks Dome, the Lookout Tower at High Knob, and more than a dozen family cemeteries like Sneed Cem.

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