Old Maps of Fosterburg, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Fosterburg, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1954 Map of Bethalto, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Bethalto, 1959 Print
    1954 Bethalto
    1959 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Madison County meets growing postwar suburbs in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Mt Olive Ch (Abandoned) and Hines Sch (Abandoned) or trace the sprawling Alton State Hospital grounds.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Alton, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Alton, 1960 Print
    1955 Alton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfronts and expanding rail corridors of the Metro East are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Alton State Hospital, the grounds of Monticello College, and historic sites like Fort Bellefontaine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 St. Louis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The mid-century gateway to the west shows the metropolitan expansion of St Louis alongside its critical river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific RR and settlements from Fulton to De Soto.

  8. 1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 St. Louis
    1970 Print · USGS
    St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the peak of mid-century suburban expansion and industrial activity. Trace the historic rail routes of the Norfolk and Western Ry or locate the St Louis Ordnance Plant and early stretches of US Highway 66.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 St. Louis
    1966 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the mid-sixties era of suburban growth and industrial strength. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Old Pioneer Cem, Parks College, and the Jefferson Barracks Military Reservation.

  10. 1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 St Louis
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its river confluences are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of older neighborhoods and landmarks like Jefferson Barracks, Cahokia Mounds State Park, and Washington University.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1993 Map of Bethalto, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Bethalto, 1996 Print
    1993 Bethalto
    1996 Print · USGS
    Madison County's residential and industrial growth is captured here in the 1990s as suburban expansion nears rural Macoupin County. Genealogists can trace family sites at Fosterburg Cem or locate the Alton Mental Health Ctr and St Louis Regional Airport.

  12. 2024 Map of Bethalto, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bethalto, 2024 Print
    2024 Bethalto
    2024 Print · USGS
    The communities of Madison County north of the industrial riverbend show a mix of suburban growth and traditional rural layouts. Trace family roots at the Pruett Family Cem or study the grounds of the St Louis Regional Airport and Alton State Hospital.

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