Old Maps of Mitchell, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Mitchell. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Mitchell.
Mitchell, IL maps
(13)- 1927 Map of Alton
1927 Alton1927 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1934 Map of Alton
1934 Alton1934 Print · USGSThe 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 - 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 - 1951 Map of Wood River
1951 Wood River1951 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Wood River, 1959 Print
1955 Wood River1959 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1955 Map of Alton, 1960 Print
1955 Alton1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1962 Map of St. Louis
1962 St. Louis1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
1963 St. Louis1970 Print · USGSSt. 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 - 1966 Map of St. Louis
1966 St. Louis1966 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of St Louis
1985 St Louis1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1994 Map of Wood River, 1995 Print
1994 Wood River1995 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of Madison County and the lowlands of the Mississippi floodplain are detailed in this mid-nineties survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Springley Cem, the grounds of Southern Illinois University, or the old rail stops at Poag.2 unique versions available - 2024 Map of Wood River, 2024 Print
2024 Wood River2024 Print · USGSModern Madison County industry meets deep-rooted history in this 2024 landscape of the Mississippi floodplain. Researchers can trace ancestral burial sites at Nix-Judy Pioneer Cem and Springley Cem or explore the massive Cahokia Diversion Channel.
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