Old Maps of Choat, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Choat with 19 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Choat has changed over the decades.


Choat, IL maps

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  1. 1928 Map of La Center, 1964 Print
    1928 Map of La Center, 1964 Print
    1928 La Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois meet along the Ohio River in the late twenties, showing a landscape of small farming hamlets and river landings. Researchers can locate dozens of family-named schools and churches like Gum Corners Sch, Monkeys Eyebrow, and Ohio Chapel.

  2. 1932 Map of La Center
    1932 Map of La Center
    1932 La Center
    1932 Print · USGS
    Western Kentucky and southern Illinois meet along the Ohio River in the early 1930s, showing a landscape of river landings and rail-side towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Monkeys Eyebrow, Hinkleville, and Gum Corners Sch.

  3. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers at the close of the 1940s reveals a region bound by water and rail. Researchers can trace historic river landings, timberlands in the Shawnee National Forest, and the coal-mining infrastructure around West Frankfort and Herrin.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.

  5. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Joppa, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Joppa, 1955 Print
    1954 Joppa
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands in the mid-1950s show a mix of industrial growth and rural tradition. Trace local genealogy and history through landmarks like Rossington, the Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA), and family sites like Brewer Cem and New Liberty Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Joppa, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Joppa, 1968 Print
    1967 Joppa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Kentucky borderlands at the Ohio River reveal a landscape of massive industrial energy and quiet rural settlements. Researchers can locate family cemeteries like Kirkendall Cem and trace old rail lines serving the Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA).
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1982 Map of Joppa, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Joppa, 1983 Print
    1982 Joppa
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Kentucky border comes alive in the early 1980s, showcasing the industrial riverfront near Joppa. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Kirkendall Cem, Maple Grove Sch, and the riverside Rossington settlement.

  11. 1984 Map of Paducah, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Paducah, 1986 Print
    1984 Paducah
    1986 Print · USGS
    The river-driven economy of western Kentucky and southern Illinois is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the massive impact of the Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf RR and explore sites from Fort Massac State Park to the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

  12. 1986 Map of Paducah, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Paducah, 1987 Print
    1986 Paducah
    1987 Print · USGS
    The tri-river confluence of the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers is captured here in the mid-1980s during a period of established river power and industry. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Friendship Church, the Smithland Locks and Dam, and the Illinois Central Gulf RR.

  13. 1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
    1987 Paducah
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley and the Illinois Ozarks come alive in this late twentieth-century regional survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace river-town roots and state park landmarks from Metropolis to Cape Girardeau and Trail of Tears State Park.

  14. 2010 Map of Joppa, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Joppa, 2010 Print
    2010 Joppa
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Choat, including Joppa, Rossington, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Joppa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Joppa, 2012 Print
    2012 Joppa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Choat, including Joppa, Rossington, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Joppa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Joppa, 2015 Print
    2015 Joppa
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Choat, including Joppa, Rossington, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Joppa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Joppa, 2018 Print
    2018 Joppa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Choat, including Joppa, Rossington, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Joppa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Joppa, 2021 Print
    2021 Joppa
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Choat, including Joppa, Rossington, and other nearby areas

  19. 2024 Map of Joppa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Joppa, 2024 Print
    2024 Joppa
    2024 Print · USGS
    The banks of the Ohio River define this modern survey of southern Illinois and Kentucky. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Liberty Ridge Cem and Aikins Cem or explore the settlements of Joppa and Rossington.

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