Old Maps of Pope County, Illinois

Explore 55 old maps of Pope County, spanning from 1916 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Pope County changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Pope County to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


Pope County, IL maps

(55)
  1. 1916 Map of Golconda
    1916 Map of Golconda
    1916 Golconda
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Rosiclare, Salem, and other nearby areas

  2. 1916 Map of Equality
    1916 Map of Equality
    1916 Equality
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Equality, Gibsonia, and other nearby areas

  3. 1917 Map of Brownfield
    1917 Map of Brownfield
    1917 Brownfield
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Eddyville, Simpson, and other nearby areas

  4. 1920 Map of Goloonda
    1920 Map of Goloonda
    1920 Goloonda
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Rosiclare, Salem, and other nearby areas

  5. 1921 Map of Golconda
    1921 Map of Golconda
    1921 Golconda
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Rosiclare, Salem, and other nearby areas

  6. 1925 Map of Harrisburg
    1925 Map of Harrisburg
    1925 Harrisburg
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Harrisburg, Carrier Mills, and other nearby areas

  7. 1926 Map of Paducah, 1967 Print
    1926 Map of Paducah, 1967 Print
    1926 Paducah
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Paducah, Metropolis, and other nearby areas

  8. 1929 Map of Smithland
    1929 Map of Smithland
    1929 Smithland
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Smithland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1929 Map of Paducah
    1929 Map of Paducah
    1929 Paducah
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Paducah, Metropolis, and other nearby areas

  10. 1936 Map of Smithland
    1936 Map of Smithland
    1936 Smithland
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Smithland, and other nearby areas

  11. 1936 Map of Little Cypress
    1936 Map of Little Cypress
    1936 Little Cypress
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Ledbetter, and other nearby areas

  12. 1939 Map of Harrisburg, 1959 Print
    1939 Map of Harrisburg, 1959 Print
    1939 Harrisburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Harrisburg, Carrier Mills, and other nearby areas

  13. 1940 Map of Paducah, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Paducah, 1958 Print
    1940 Paducah
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Paducah, Metropolis, and other nearby areas

  14. 1942 Map of Smithland, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Smithland, 1957 Print
    1942 Smithland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Smithland, and other nearby areas

  15. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

  16. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

  17. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas

  18. 1954 Map of Golconda, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Golconda, 1955 Print
    1954 Golconda
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Golconda, Joy, and other nearby areas

  19. 1954 Map of Shetlerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Shetlerville, 1955 Print
    1954 Shetlerville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Carrsville, Leisure City, and other nearby areas

  20. 1954 Map of Smithland, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Smithland, 1955 Print
    1954 Smithland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Smithland, Bayou, and other nearby areas

  21. 1954 Map of Little Cypress, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Little Cypress, 1956 Print
    1954 Little Cypress
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Ledbetter, and other nearby areas

  22. 1958 Map of Little Cypress, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Little Cypress, 1959 Print
    1958 Little Cypress
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Calvert City, Ledbetter, and other nearby areas

  23. 1959 Map of Herod, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Herod, 1960 Print
    1959 Herod
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Hicks, Hartsville, and other nearby areas

  24. 1959 Map of Equality, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Equality, 1960 Print
    1959 Equality
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Equality, Gibsonia, and other nearby areas

  25. 1959 Map of Shetlerville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Shetlerville, 1960 Print
    1959 Shetlerville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Pope County, including Carrsville, Leisure City, and other nearby areas

Showing maps 1-25 of 55

Top cities of Pope County


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Pope County?
  • What is the oldest map of Pope County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Pope County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Pope County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Pope County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Pope County?
  • Where are historical maps of Pope County sourced from?