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1930s Maps of Madison, Illinois

Explore 5 historic maps of Madison 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'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's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Madison, IL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
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