Old Maps of Preston, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 8 historic maps of Preston. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Preston, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Baldwin, 1967 Print
    1912 Map of Baldwin, 1967 Print
    1912 Baldwin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Randolph and St. Clair counties come alive in this early twentieth-century survey of the Kaskaskia River valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites, including Charter Oak School, Stringtown School, and the rural community of Schuline.

  2. 1914 Map of Baldwin
    1914 Map of Baldwin
    1914 Baldwin
    1914 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois farm country and the meandering Kaskaskia River define this 1910s landscape. Genealogists can locate nearly thirty named schoolhouses, including Hiawassie School and Risdon School, alongside the early routes of the Illinois Southern railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1942 Baldwin
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century southwestern Illinois reveals a landscape of river-bend settlements and extensive rail networks. Genealogists can locate many local landmarks like Jordan Grove School, the Mobile and Ohio rail line, and the village of Evansville along the Kaskaskia River.

  4. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.

  6. 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

  7. 1985 Map of Pinckneyville
    1985 Map of Pinckneyville
    1985 Pinckneyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of prairie farms, coal extraction, and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Venedy Station and New Memphis Station or locate landmarks like St Libory Church and Memorial Gardens Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2024 Map of Walsh, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Walsh, 2024 Print
    2024 Walsh
    2024 Print · USGS
    Randolph County's rural character is preserved in this recent survey of the lands around Walsh and Preston. Researchers can trace local lineage through several small burial grounds like Lively Cem, Hughes Cem, and the central Saint Pius Cem.

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