1940s Maps of East Alton, Illinois
Explore 4 historic maps of East Alton 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 East Alton'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.
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Start exploring East Alton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
East Alton, IL maps
(4)- 1948 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
1948 Alton1954 Print · USGSAlton 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. - 1948 Map of Wood River, 1955 Print
1948 Wood River1955 Print · USGSMadison 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. - 1949 Map of Saint Louis
1949 Saint Louis1949 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1949 Map of Bethalto
1949 Bethalto1949 Print · USGSMadison 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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