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Old Maps of Madison County, Illinois

Explore 177 old maps of Madison County, spanning from 1888 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Madison County, IL maps

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  1. 1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 St. Louis
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Illinois bottomlands across from St. Louis come alive in the late nineteenth century as a massive railroad hub emerging from the river wetlands. Researchers can trace early rail junctions and settlements like French Village, the ancient Monks Mound, and the industrial waterfronts of Brooklyn and East St Louis.
  4. 1906 Map of Breese, 1958 Print
    1906 Map of Breese, 1958 Print
    1906 Breese
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie east of St. Louis is shown here at the turn of the century, when rail lines and rural school districts formed the backbone of local life. Genealogy researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Linden School and Ruth School near established towns like Breese and Germantown.
  7. 1907 Map of Breese
    1907 Map of Breese
    1907 Breese
    1907 Print · USGS
    Clinton and St. Clair counties were a bustling network of rail-towns and rural school districts at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace ancestral property near dozens of family-named landmarks like Richter School, McKee School, or the small village of Damiansville.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1907 Map of Belleville
    1907 Map of Belleville
    1907 Belleville
    1907 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois is seen at a height of rail-driven expansion in the early twentieth century. Trace genealogy and land history in Belleville, O'Fallon, and Summerfield along the Vandalia System and other regional lines.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1927 Map of Edwardsville, 1957 Print
    1927 Map of Edwardsville, 1957 Print
    1927 Edwardsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the end of the twenties shows a landscape defined by coal mining and a complex web of steam and electric rail. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like the Klondike Mine, St Johns Ch, and dozens of country schools from Yorkville Sch to Sylvan Hill Sch.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1932 Map of Edwardsville
    1932 Map of Edwardsville
    1932 Edwardsville
    1932 Print · USGS
    Madison County in the early thirties was a bustling intersection of coal mining and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural schools and landmarks like the Klondike Mine, Sunset Hills Cem, and Le Claire.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1933 Map of Granite City
    1933 Map of Granite City
    1933 Granite City
    1933 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and urban neighborhoods of St. Louis thrive during the early thirties as a hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local parishes like St Joseph Ch and the vast Calvary Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1935 Map of Granite City
    1935 Map of Granite City
    1935 Granite City
    1935 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront of Madison County thrives in the mid-1930s, showing a dense landscape of rail yards and expanding cities. Researchers can trace the complex trackage of the ILLINOIS TERMINAL RR and locate landmarks like the NATIONAL STOCK YARDS or Wilson Park.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1935 Map of Monks Mound
    1935 Map of Monks Mound
    1935 Monks Mound
    1935 Print · USGS
    The American Bottoms near East St. Louis come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a unique landscape where ancient earthworks meet industrial rail expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of Cahokia Mounds State Park alongside defunct social landmarks like the Fairmont Jockey Club and Madison Kennel Club.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1935 Map of Columbia Bottom
    1935 Map of Columbia Bottom
    1935 Columbia Bottom
    1935 Print · USGS
    St. Louis County and the river confluence are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of municipal farms and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Ruegg PO, Larimore, and the Vossenkemper School.
  55. 1937 Map of Collinsville
    1937 Map of Collinsville
    1937 Collinsville
    1937 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois thrives in the mid-1930s as a hub of rail traffic and coal-country commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Chinatown, Donkville, and numerous country schools like Bethel Sch or Spring Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1937 Map of New Douglas
    1937 Map of New Douglas
    1937 New Douglas
    1937 Print · USGS
    Madison and Bond counties are seen here in the late 1930s, showing a high density of rural schools and family cemeteries. Researchers can trace the grounds of Mt Calvary Sch, locate the St Vincent Cem, or follow the Shoal Creek bottomlands.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1940 Map of Granite City
    1940 Map of Granite City
    1940 Granite City
    1940 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the bi-state region comes alive in this 1940s survey of the riverfront between Illinois and Missouri. Researchers can trace the massive rail yards and river docks supporting Granite City, alongside historic landmarks like Union Station, St Louis University, and the Bellefontaine Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1944 Map of New Douglas
    1944 Map of New Douglas
    1944 New Douglas
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madison and Bond Counties are seen here during the mid-1930s, showing a well-established network of prairie farming communities and rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural schools and cemeteries, from St Vincent Cem to the Hedgebound Sch and the village of Grantfork.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 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.
  73. 1948 Map of Wood River, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Wood River, 1955 Print
    1948 Wood River
    1955 Print · USGS
    Madison County industrial hubs and river lowlands are captured here in the late 1940s as the regional energy sector expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wood River refineries alongside local landmarks like St Paul Ch and the North Coal Mine.
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