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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Moline, Illinois

Explore 26 historic maps of Moline from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Moline's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Moline's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Moline, IL maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Rock Island
    1901 Print · USGS
    The eastern Iowa borderlands and the Mississippi River confluence thrive during the rail boom of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Lost Nation, Grand Mound, and the vital U. S. Arsenal grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Rock Island
    1949 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and the Illinois borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the river valleys and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Lost Nation, the early streets of Dewitt, and the sprawling U.S. Arsenal.
  7. 1912 Map of Milan
    1912 Map of Milan
    1912 Milan
    1912 Print · USGS
    The river confluence and burgeoning rail networks of Rock Island County are captured here just before the First World War. Researchers can trace the legacy of early industry and education through sites like the Coal Valley Mine, Blackhawk Watchtower, and Excelsior School.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1937 Map of Orion
    1937 Map of Orion
    1937 Orion
    1937 Print · USGS
    Henry County and Mercer County are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of small agricultural hubs connected by a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of rural schools like Washington Sch and landmarks like the Valhalla Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Milan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border comes alive in the 1940s, highlighting the industrial riverfronts and the rural interior of Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Trace family roots and local industry at the Coal Valley Mine, the US Arsenal, or the vanished schoolhouses like Doxie School.
  16. 1948 Map of Milan, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Milan, 1955 Print
    1948 Milan
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Rock River and Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Chippiannock Cem, the County Sanitarium, and numerous country schools such as Tindall Sch.
  19. 1949 Map of Coal Valley
    1949 Map of Coal Valley
    1949 Coal Valley
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley was a hub of coal mining and transit in the late 1940s as the Moline area expanded eastward. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and industry at Black Hawk Mine, the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, and Kingdom Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Silvis
    1949 Map of Silvis
    1949 Silvis
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Illinois riverfront along the Mississippi at the close of the 1940s reveals a powerful hub of rail and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional grounds like the East Moline State Hospital or find the early Miller Landing Field.
  25. 1949 Map of Davenport
    1949 Map of Davenport
    1949 Davenport
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area emerged from the war years as a vital rail and river hub along the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace the complex industrial layout of Rock Island, find local landmarks like Augustana College, and locate the National Cem on the arsenal island.
  28. 1950 Map of Milan
    1950 Map of Milan
    1950 Milan
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities area comes alive in the mid-century as industrial centers like Rock Island and Moline expand across the river islands. Researchers can locate dozens of local landmarks, from Chippiannock Cem to rural outposts like Tindall School No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Silvis, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Silvis, 1956 Print
    1953 Silvis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area flourished in the early fifties as an industrial powerhouse along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the East Moline State Hospital, several rural schools like Barr School, and the grounds of Fairview Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Coal Valley, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Coal Valley, 1956 Print
    1953 Coal Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border region in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-side industry and emerging suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Black Hawk Mine, rural Kingdom School, or the small settlements of Crampton and Warner.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Davenport East, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Davenport East, 1956 Print
    1953 Davenport East
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities are captured at a peak of mid-century growth, following the path of the Mississippi River and the bustling Rock Island Arsenal. Local historians can trace family roots at St Ambrose College or locate the former aviation hub at Cram Field.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Milan, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1956 Print
    1953 Milan
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rapid post-war growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous named schools and cemeteries like Chippiannock Cemetery and the rural Pleasant Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Milan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rock Island County and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from river-town industry to suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like St Josephs Ch, Colony Cem, and the old Edgington Sch.
  46. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.
  52. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.
  55. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Davenport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Aledo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and Illinois heartland are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and agriculture overlap. Trace the Hennepin Canal, the historic Swedish colony at Bishop Hill, and the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern.
  61. 1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Aledo
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois and eastern Iowa are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the river-and-rail economy still defined the Quad Cities and the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Bishop Hill and Millersburg alongside active routes like the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR.
  64. 1991 Map of Coal Valley, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Coal Valley, 1992 Print
    1991 Coal Valley
    1992 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rock and Green Rivers defines the landscape of southeastern Rock Island County in the early 1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Bowlesburg Cem, Arrowhead Ranch, and Good Shepherd Sch.
  67. 1991 Map of Silvis, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Silvis, 1992 Print
    1991 Silvis
    1992 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the Quad Cities thrive along both banks of the Mississippi in the early nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Fairview Cem, Forest Grove Sch, and the Quad City Downs racetrack.
  70. 1991 Map of Davenport East, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Davenport East, 1992 Print
    1991 Davenport East
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities region thrives along the river in the early nineties, showing the dense urban centers of Davenport and Rock Island. Researchers can trace the massive Rock Island Arsenal, historical burial sites like Confederate Cem, and local institutions like Augustana College.
  73. 1992 Map of Milan
    1992 Map of Milan
    1992 Milan
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area at the start of the 1990s showcases the meeting of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers amidst a landscape of established urban centers and riverine islands. Genealogists and local researchers can trace numerous family sites at Chippiannock Cem or locate community landmarks like Wharton Field House and Camden Park.
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