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Old Maps of Glen Carbon, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 33 historic maps of Glen Carbon. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Glen Carbon, 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. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  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 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1950 Map of Edwardsville
    1950 Map of Edwardsville
    1950 Edwardsville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are shown as thriving railroad and coal hubs at mid-century. Researchers can trace family roots through the numerous named schools and cemeteries like Pin Oak Sch, St James Cem, and the Black Diamond Coal Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Wood River
    1951 Map of Wood River
    1951 Wood River
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Madison County comes into focus in the early 1950s, showing the massive refining operations and rail hubs along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace local history through the Oil Refinery sites, Bohm Sch, and Sunset Hill Cem.
  37. 1954 Map of Collinsville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Collinsville, 1959 Print
    1954 Collinsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Madison County reveals an era of thriving rail junctions and local neighborhood schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Finland Cem, Troy Crossing, and Lanham Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Edwardsville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Edwardsville, 1959 Print
    1954 Edwardsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are shown during the mid-fifties at a peak of rail activity, where six different lines converge. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Woodlawn Cem and old schoolhouses including Pin Oak Sch and Goshen Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Monks Mound, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Monks Mound, 1959 Print
    1954 Monks Mound
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Madison County bottomlands in the mid-1950s show a fascinating landscape of prehistoric earthworks and modern rail yards. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and sites like Bullfrog Station Sch, Moellenbrocks, and the massive Monks Mound.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Edwardsville, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Edwardsville, 1960 Print
    1954 Edwardsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madison County in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of coal-era rail lines and expanding suburban settlements. Local historians can trace the legacy of small-town institutions like Quercus Grove Sch, the residential tracts of LeClaire, and the industrial footprint of the Mine Dump near Worden.
  49. 1955 Map of Wood River, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wood River, 1959 Print
    1955 Wood River
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Madison County thrives at the junction of heavy industry and historic bottomlands as the postwar rail network expands. Researchers can trace family roots through the Wanda Cem or locate the Indian Mounds and the Sunset Speedway.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).
    2 unique versions available
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