Old Maps of Villa Ridge, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Villa Ridge. 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 Villa Ridge.


Villa Ridge, IL maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Map of Cairo, 1954 Print
    1931 Cairo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and western Kentucky meet at the great river confluence during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Pleasant Hill Sch, the National Cem, and the riverfront at Mound City.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Map of Cairo
    1933 Cairo
    1933 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers comes alive in the early 1930s, showing the vital rail and river hubs of Cairo and Mound City. Genealogists can pinpoint rural life through dozens of named sites like Bethlehem Ch, Rife Sch, and the National Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Map of Cairo, 1945 Print
    1939 Cairo
    1945 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great American rivers in the late 1930s shows an era defined by massive levee engineering and rail-to-river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of riverfront communities like Mound City and Urbandale or locate family schools such as Valley Recluse Sch and Ohio Sch.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Cairo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by floodgates and rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Cairo, find family plots at Hazelwood Cem, or locate landmarks like the National Cemetery and Cairo Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great rivers at the southern tip of Illinois is captured here in the mid-1950s. Trace the vital rail hubs of Cairo, explore the grounds of the National Cemetery, and locate vanished rural schools like America Sch and Bryan Sch.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1967 Map of Pulaski, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Pulaski, 1968 Print
    1967 Pulaski
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late 1960s was defined by the Illinois Central rail line and the bottomlands of the Cache River. Family historians can trace rural landmarks from Old Shiloh Cem and Pryortown to True Light Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1985 Print
    1984 Cape Girardeau
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky in the mid-1980s was a bustling corridor defined by its massive river systems and complex rail lines. Researchers can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific RR, explore the Shawnee National Forest, or locate small settlements like Marble Hill and Advance.

  13. 1986 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1986 Map of Cape Girardeau
    1986 Cape Girardeau
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Illinois-Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s as the river-and-rail economy shapes the landscape near the Great Rivers confluence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines and old settlements like Gordonville, New Hamburg, and the Trail of Tears State Park.

  14. 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.

  15. 2024 Map of Pulaski, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Pulaski, 2024 Print
    2024 Pulaski
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and extensive wetland conservation. Trace family histories through local landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and settlements such as Villa Ridge and Pryortown.

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