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1970s Maps of Randolph County, Illinois

Explore 13 historic maps of Randolph County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Randolph County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Randolph County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Randolph County, IL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Baldwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Baldwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Baldwin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The border of Randolph and St. Clair counties at the start of the 1970s shows a region balanced between coal mining and small-town life. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous sites like St Johns Cem, Lessley Cem, and the St Johns Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Bloomsdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bloomsdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Bloomsdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands between Missouri and Illinois are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Bloomsdale and Needmore, while historians can locate Fort Chartres State Park and the lines of the St Louis San Francisco railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Ames, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ames, 1972 Print
    1970 Ames
    1972 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Randolph Counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of traditional farmsteads and rural parish life. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Patrick Sch Cem, Nelson Cem, and the rail corridor of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio.
  10. 1970 Map of Prairie Du Rocher, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairie Du Rocher, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairie Du Rocher
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River floodplain and limestone bluffs define the Randolph County borderlands around the 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Prairie du Rocher, the Modoc Rock Shelter National Historic Site, and riverfront sites at Mudds Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Chester, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Chester, 1972 Print
    1970 Chester
    1972 Print · USGS
    Chester and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by industry and state institutions. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots at Evergreen Cem or locate the State Penitentiary and nearby Mine Tunnels.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Walsh, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Walsh, 1972 Print
    1970 Walsh
    1972 Print · USGS
    Randolph County at the dawn of the seventies shows a landscape where traditional settlements like Walsh meet intensive industrial Strip Mine operations. Researchers can trace family sites at St Pius Cem or locate the Central Community Sch and Missouri Illinois rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Lithium, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lithium, 1972 Print
    1970 Lithium
    1972 Print · USGS
    Perry County in the early seventies shows a landscape in transition as new highway construction began to redefine the area. Local researchers can locate Lithium, Brewer, and unique landmarks like the Ball Mill Resurgence or the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Kaskaskia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Kaskaskia, 1972 Print
    1970 Kaskaskia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Kaskaskia Island and its riverfront settlements are documented in the early seventies, showcasing a unique Illinois territory west of the Mississippi. Trace the locations of Old Kaskaskia, Kaskaskia Cem, and the historic FORT KASKASKIA STATE PARK bluffs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Red Bud, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Red Bud, 1972 Print
    1970 Red Bud
    1972 Print · USGS
    Red Bud and the surrounding Horse Prairie are captured here at the start of the 1970s during a period of significant river engineering. Researchers can trace family sites like Brickley Cemetery or follow the Gulf Mobile and Ohio rail line past Trinity School.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Belgique, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Belgique, 1972 Print
    1970 Belgique
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands of Perry County come into sharp focus in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by both the river and the rail. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family sites like Nativity Cem, School No 73, and the rural community of Belgique.
  31. 1970 Map of Evansville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Evansville, 1972 Print
    1970 Evansville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Randolph County's river valley comes alive in the early seventies as the Kaskaskia River winds past rural settlements and active rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Johns Ch, Ellis Grove, and McCormick Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1971 Map of Rolla
    1971 Map of Rolla
    1971 Rolla
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the early seventies, showing a landscape of deep river valleys and industrial mining towns. Researchers can trace historic lead mining operations at St Joseph Mines and locate rural landmarks like Viburnum and the Galveston Trail.
  37. 1979 Map of Ste. Genevieve, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Ste. Genevieve, 1980 Print
    1979 Ste. Genevieve
    1980 Print · USGS
    Ste. Genevieve's riverfront and industrial interior are captured in the late seventies as the region balanced its historical roots with active mining and rail operations. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cem or locate former industrial hubs like Quarry Town and the Mississippi Mine.
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