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Old Maps of Golconda, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 19 historic maps of Golconda. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Golconda, IL maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Golconda
    1916 Map of Golconda
    1916 Golconda
    1916 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois river life is frozen in time during this mid-1910s survey of the Ohio River frontier. Researchers can trace the early development of Golconda and Elizabethtown, or locate rural landmarks like Miller Cem and Cavins Store.
  4. 1920 Map of Goloonda
    1920 Map of Goloonda
    1920 Goloonda
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bottomlands of Livingston County are captured here just after the Great War, when river ferries and rural schoolhouses still anchored local life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Berry Ferry, Mt Pisgah Church, or the many district schools like Trimble School.
  7. 1921 Map of Golconda
    1921 Map of Golconda
    1921 Golconda
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1920s reveals a bustling corridor of small river towns and rural school districts spanning Illinois and Kentucky. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Berrys Ferry, Cammens Store, and the Bethel Church.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1954 Map of Golconda, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Golconda, 1955 Print
    1954 Golconda
    1955 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of the early fifties is preserved here, showing the navigational hub at Golconda and the massive Pryor Island. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Wagman Chapel, Joy Sch, and the isolated Duley Bluff Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Golconda, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Golconda, 1960 Print
    1959 Golconda
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest comes alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by river traffic and upland mining. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like McMurray Chapel, Mantle Rock, and the Empire Gem Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1996 Map of Golconda, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Golconda, 1998 Print
    1996 Golconda
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bank at Golconda and the interior uplands of the Shawnee National Forest are shown here in the late twentieth century. Researchers can locate the Golconda Historic District, trace old family plots at Lay Cem, and find rural schoolhouses like Joy Sch.
  43. 2011 Map of Golconda, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Golconda, 2011 Print
    2011 Golconda
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Golconda, including Joy, Livingston County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Golconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Golconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Golconda
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Golconda, including Joy, Livingston County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2018 Map of Golconda, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Golconda, 2018 Print
    2018 Golconda
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Golconda, including Joy, Livingston County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2021 Map of Golconda, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Golconda, 2021 Print
    2021 Golconda
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Golconda, including Joy, Livingston County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2024 Map of Golconda, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Golconda, 2024 Print
    2024 Golconda
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois riverfront along the Ohio River comes into sharp focus during the 2020s, showing the settlement of Golconda and the forest ridges. Trace family history through numerous landmarks like Odd Fellows Cem, Mantle Rock, and McMurray Chapel.
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