1930s Maps of Jersey County, Illinois

Explore 10 historic maps of Jersey 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 Jersey 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.
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Start exploring Jersey County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Jersey County, IL maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Hardin
    1930 Map of Hardin
    1930 Hardin
    1930 Print · USGS
    Calhoun County's narrow peninsula is captured here between the two great rivers during the late Prohibition era. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks like Indian Creek Ch, Oases Ch, and a high concentration of schoolhouses including South Lincoln Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Jerseyville, 1965 Print
    1930 Map of Jerseyville, 1965 Print
    1930 Jerseyville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jersey and Greene Counties are captured here between the world wars, showing a landscape defined by steam rail and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace the exact locations of Old Kane, the County Farm, and numerous local landmarks like St Marys Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1931 Map of Brussels
    1931 Map of Brussels
    1931 Brussels
    1931 Print · USGS
    The peninsula between the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the early 1930s, showcasing a network of river landings and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Golden Eagle, Point Pleasant, and Nichols Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Greenfield
    1932 Map of Greenfield
    1932 Greenfield
    1932 Print · USGS
    Greene and Macoupin counties thrive as a rail-centered agricultural heartland during the early thirties. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near numerous rural schools like Oak Hill Sch and Landreth Sch, or churches such as Mt Moriah Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1933 Map of Jerseyville
    1933 Map of Jerseyville
    1933 Jerseyville
    1933 Print · USGS
    Jersey County is captured in the early thirties as a hub of rail activity and rural education. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Bethany Ch, Otterville, and the remote Shakerag Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1933 Map of Saint Charles
    1933 Map of Saint Charles
    1933 Saint Charles
    1933 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in the early thirties reveals a landscape of fertile river bottoms and emerging suburban rail towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace old school districts like Cul de Sac Sch and historic sites such as St Stanislaus Seminary.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1934 Map of Alton
    1934 Map of Alton
    1934 Alton
    1934 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers in the early 1930s shows a dense industrial and rail corridor centered on Alton. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of rural schools and landmarks like Monticello Seminary, Mt Olive Church, and the City of St Louis Farms.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1934 Map of Hardin, 1956 Print
    1934 Map of Hardin, 1956 Print
    1934 Hardin
    1956 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Calhoun and Greene counties come alive in this mid-1930s survey of the Mississippi River and Illinois River valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Indian Creek Ch, St Andrew Ch, and the Pecan Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1938 Map of Hardin
    1938 Map of Hardin
    1938 Hardin
    1938 Print · USGS
    The river-bound peninsula of Calhoun County is shown here in the 1930s, caught between the shifting chutes of the Mississippi and the Illinois rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Gilead Cemetery, the Poor Farm, and small communities such as Batchtown and Hamburg.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1939 Map of Brussels, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of Brussels, 1955 Print
    1939 Brussels
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers defines this pre-war era, where river landings and ferries still anchored local life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Rock Ch, numerous rural schools like Black Jack Sch, and the West Point Ferry.

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