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1930s Maps of Madison County, Illinois

Explore 11 historic maps of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Madison County, IL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
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