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Old Maps of Jersey County, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Jersey County, IL maps

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  1. 1903 Map of O'Fallon
    1903 Map of O'Fallon
    1903 O'Fallon
    1903 Print · USGS
    St. Charles County at the turn of the century is a labyrinth of river islands and rail lines at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi. Researchers can trace old river landings like Cap Au Gris Landing and family-named settlements from Moscow Mills to New Melle.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1925 Map of Brighton, 1958 Print
    1925 Map of Brighton, 1958 Print
    1925 Brighton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois was a bustling rail-and-farm corridor in the mid-1920s, characterized by numerous small settlements and village schoolhouses. Researchers can trace the vanished rural infrastructure of Medora, Piasa, and Woodburn, alongside over twenty named country schools like Brush College School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1927 Map of Alton
    1927 Map of Alton
    1927 Alton
    1927 Print · USGS
    The industrial and riverfront corridor of the Mississippi and Missouri confluence is captured here during a period of heavy rail and ferry traffic. Researchers can trace historic family locations through dozens of rural landmarks like Monticello Seminary, Greenwood Cem, and the City of St Louis Farms.
  10. 1927 Map of St. Charles, 1955 Print
    1927 Map of St. Charles, 1955 Print
    1927 St. Charles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of fertile bottomlands and early aviation hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of rural landmarks like St Stanislaus Seminary, Orchard Farm, and Cul de Sac Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1928 Map of Brighton
    1928 Map of Brighton
    1928 Brighton
    1928 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois was a bustling network of rail-side towns and country school districts in the mid-1920s. Researchers can locate nearly thirty local schools including Brush College School and Washington School, or trace the tracks of the Chicago and Alton through Shipman and Brighton.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1943 Map of Brussels
    1943 Map of Brussels
    1943 Brussels
    1943 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands near the Missouri and Illinois border come alive in the 1940s, showing a network of ferries, landings, and rail lines. Trace family history through local landmarks like Lone Tree Indian Mound, Boones Lick Road, and St Peters.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1948 Alton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Alton and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the late Forties, showing a region defined by its heavy rail industry and prominent educational institutions. Genealogists and historians can locate Shurtleff College, the Confederate Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and Alton railroad.
  55. 1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Saint Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Map of Alton
    1950 Alton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Alton was a bustling river and rail hub at the mid-century, defined by its educational institutions and heavy river infrastructure. Trace the old campus of Western Military Academy, the riverfront at Lock and Dam No 26, and cemeteries like Confederate Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Elsah, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Elsah, 1959 Print
    1954 Elsah
    1959 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Jersey and Madison counties are captured here in the mid-fifties as river life and rail commerce intersected. Researchers can trace the grounds of Principia College, the streets of Portage Des Sioux, and defunct rural sites like Mertz Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Brussels, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Brussels, 1959 Print
    1954 Brussels
    1959 Print · USGS
    The peninsula of Calhoun County in the mid-1950s is defined by its position between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace old river life through Brussels, rural schools like Fruitland Sch, and sites like Lone Tree Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1954 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1954 Alton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Alton and Godfrey thrive as centers of education and industry along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace the grounds of Monticello College, locate the Confederate Cem, and follow the Gulf Mobile and Ohio rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Grafton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Grafton, 1959 Print
    1954 Grafton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by dramatic bluffs and low-lying chutes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Scenic Hill Cem and old country schoolhouses such as Pleasant Union Sch and Lake View Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Brussels, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Brussels, 1960 Print
    1954 Brussels
    1960 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by river transport and rail. Trace the routes of the Wabash Railroad or find family history at All Saints Village and Dardenne Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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