1930s Maps of Henry County, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Henry County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Henry County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 Henry County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Henry County, IL maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Galva
    1931 Map of Galva
    1931 Galva
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Henry and Knox County borderlands are mapped here in the early 1930s, showing a thriving network of rural townships and rail corridors. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Swamp College Sch to the North Ontario Ch and the Galva Cem.

  2. 1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Prophetstown
    1932 Print · USGS
    Prophetstown and the Rock River valley are depicted here in the early 1930s, showing a rural landscape crisscrossed by an extensive system of drainage ditches and canals. Researchers can locate dozens of small schools and local landmarks, including Hamilton Grave Sch, the Lyndon Cemetery, and Denrock Station.

  3. 1932 Map of Annawan
    1932 Map of Annawan
    1932 Annawan
    1932 Print · USGS
    Henry and Bureau counties are captured here in the early thirties, showing a landscape shaped by the Illinois and Mississippi Canal. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from Brandenburg Corners to schools like Kuster Sch and Fairview Ch.

  4. 1934 Map of Geneseo
    1934 Map of Geneseo
    1934 Geneseo
    1934 Print · USGS
    Henry County thrived in the early 1930s as a vital corridor of rail and canal commerce. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith through landmarks like Munson Center Sch, Grace Ch, and the many locks along the Mississippi Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Prophetstown
    1936 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Henry counties are shown in the mid-1930s, defined by the Rock River and a dense network of prairie schoolhouses. Trace the Hooppole Yorktown and Tampico RR or find local landmarks like Thunderbolt Hill and St Marys Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1937 Map of Orion
    1937 Map of Orion
    1937 Orion
    1937 Print · USGS
    Henry County and Mercer County are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of small agricultural hubs connected by a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of rural schools like Washington Sch and landmarks like the Valhalla Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

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