Historical Maps of Jefferson County, Illinois

What stories do these 53 old maps tell about Jefferson County's past? From 1926 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Jefferson County's history through maps:

  • Trace Jefferson County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Jefferson County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Jefferson County, IL maps

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  1. 1926 Map of Duquoin
    1926 Map of Duquoin
    1926 Duquoin
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Du Quoin, Sesser, and other nearby areas

  2. 1926 Map of Duquoin
    1926 Map of Duquoin
    1926 Duquoin
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Du Quoin, Sesser, and other nearby areas

  3. 1926 Map of Duquoin, 1950 Print
    1926 Map of Duquoin, 1950 Print
    1926 Duquoin
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Du Quoin, Sesser, and other nearby areas

  4. 1933 Map of Mount Vernon
    1933 Map of Mount Vernon
    1933 Mount Vernon
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas

  5. 1933 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1933 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1933 Mount Vernon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas

  6. 1933 Map of Mount Vernon, 1968 Print
    1933 Map of Mount Vernon, 1968 Print
    1933 Mount Vernon
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas

  7. 1939 Map of Ina, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Ina, 1958 Print
    1939 Ina
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Benton, Spring Garden, and other nearby areas

  8. 1939 Map of Ina, 1966 Print
    1939 Map of Ina, 1966 Print
    1939 Ina
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Benton, Spring Garden, and other nearby areas

  9. 1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Mount Vernon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas

  10. 1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Mount Vernon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas

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