1940s Maps of Dorsey, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Dorsey from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Dorsey's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Dorsey's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Dorsey, IL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1949 Map of Bethalto
    1949 Map of Bethalto
    1949 Bethalto
    1949 Print · USGS
    Madison County's post-war landscape comes alive in this late 1940s survey of the growing railroad and aviation corridor near the Mississippi. Genealogists and historians can trace the roots of local communities through landmarks like the Alton State Hospital, Ardent Mine, and rural schools like Sherfy Sch.

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