Old Maps of New Haven, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of New Haven with 25 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how New Haven has changed over the decades.


New Haven, IL maps

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  1. 1905 Map of New Haven, 1966 Print
    1905 Map of New Haven, 1966 Print
    1905 New Haven
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Wabash and Ohio Rivers is captured here during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints in New Haven, Ridgway, and Herald, or locate historic crossings like Mackeys Ferry and Dogtown Ferry.

  2. 1906 Map of New Haven
    1906 Map of New Haven
    1906 New Haven
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Wabash River borderlands of Illinois and Indiana come to life in this early century survey of the river's winding oxbows and swampy bottoms. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near New Haven, Concord Emma P O, and the river landings at Dogtown Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1949 Map of New Haven, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of New Haven, 1958 Print
    1949 New Haven
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and the Indiana borderlands are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the intricate river-and-rail landscape at the confluence of the Wabash and Ohio. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and post offices like Concord Emma PO, Ridgway, and New Haven.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1958 Map of Emma, 1959 Print
    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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1964 Map of New Haven, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of New Haven, 1965 Print
    1964 New Haven
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois at the height of the 1960s oil boom reveals a landscape shaped by the Little Wabash River and deep-rooted farm life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous rural landmarks like Union Ridge Ch Cem, Herald, and Plainview Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Emma, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Emma, 1979 Print
    1978 Emma
    1979 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of White County and the Illinois-Indiana border are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace local genealogy and river history through landmarks like Emma Concord Ch, Marshall Ferry, and the Dogtown Hills.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of West Frankfort, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of West Frankfort, 1985 Print
    1984 West Frankfort
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois at the peak of late-century coal and oil production reveals a complex landscape of industry and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served mining hubs like Orient No. 3 Mine and the historic riverfront at Old Shawneetown.

  13. 1987 Map of West Frankfort
    1987 Map of West Frankfort
    1987 West Frankfort
    1987 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late eighties shows a landscape defined by the coal and river economies. Researchers can trace the extensive Strip Mine works and historic settlements like Shawneetown and Carriers Mills along the Illinois Central Railroad.

  14. 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.

  15. 2010 Map of Emma, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Emma, 2010 Print
    2010 Emma
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Emma, Posey County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of New Haven, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Haven, 2012 Print
    2012 New Haven
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Iron, Herald, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Emma, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Emma, 2012 Print
    2012 Emma
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Emma, Posey County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of New Haven, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Haven, 2015 Print
    2015 New Haven
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Iron, Herald, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Emma, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Emma, 2015 Print
    2015 Emma
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Emma, Posey County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of New Haven, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Haven, 2018 Print
    2018 New Haven
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Iron, Herald, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Emma, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Emma, 2018 Print
    2018 Emma
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Emma, Posey County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Emma, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Emma, 2021 Print
    2021 Emma
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Emma, Posey County, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of New Haven, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of New Haven, 2021 Print
    2021 New Haven
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers New Haven, including Iron, Herald, and other nearby areas

  24. 2024 Map of New Haven, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of New Haven, 2024 Print
    2024 New Haven
    2024 Print · USGS
    Gallatin and White counties are mapped in the modern era, showing the enduring rural layout of the Little Wabash River valley. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites, such as the Garrison Family Cemetery and Swan Cemetery, alongside the old community of Herald.

  25. 2024 Map of Emma, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Emma, 2024 Print
    2024 Emma
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence and meanders of the Wabash River and Little Wabash River define this river-border region during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Abshire Cem or Orange Grove Cem and explore the shifting riverbanks near Hermann Island and New Haven.

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