Old Maps of Rock Island, Illinois for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Rock Island with 40 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rock Island has changed over the decades.
Rock Island, IL maps
(40)- 1891 Map of Davenport
1891 Davenport1891 Print · USGSIowa's riverfront and rolling prairie townships are captured here during a period of rapid railroad expansion in the late nineteenth century. Trace early land tracts and rail junctions like Eldridge Junction or locate landmarks such as Green Tree Tavern and Maysville. - 1894 Map of Davenport
1894 Davenport1894 Print · USGSDavenport and the surrounding Scott County prairies come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Mississippi River front. Researchers can trace the early rail networks through Eldridge Junction and locate vanished landmarks like Green Tree Tavern and Gilbertown.4 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Rock Island
1901 Rock Island1901 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
1910 Rock Island1949 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1912 Map of Milan
1912 Milan1912 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
1944 Milan1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1948 Map of Milan, 1955 Print
1948 Milan1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1949 Map of Davenport
1949 Davenport1949 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1950 Map of Milan
1950 Milan1950 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Davenport East, 1956 Print
1953 Davenport East1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Milan, 1956 Print
1953 Milan1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Andalusia, 1958 Print
1953 Andalusia1958 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor south of Davenport is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and river islands. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Asbury Cemetery, Buffalo Heights, and the Coon Hunters Club along the bluffs.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
1953 Milan1959 Print · USGSRock 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. - 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
1958 Davenport1968 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1961 Map of Davenport
1961 Davenport1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1962 Map of Davenport
1962 Davenport1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
1984 Davenport1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
1984 Aledo1985 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1989 Map of Aledo
1989 Aledo1989 Print · USGSWestern 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. - 1991 Map of Andalusia, 1992 Print
1991 Andalusia1992 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley comes into focus during the early nineties, showing the industrial and residential growth of the Quad Cities periphery. Trace the evolution of transport and burials via the Old RR GB, Asbury Cem, and the riverside town of Andalusia. - 1991 Map of Davenport East, 1992 Print
1991 Davenport East1992 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1992 Map of Milan
1992 Milan1992 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1993 Map of Davenport East, 1999 Print
1993 Davenport East1999 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities are captured here in the 1990s, showcasing the complex urban and industrial landscape where the Iowa and Illinois borders meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Oakdale Cemetery, the Rock Island Arsenal, and institutions such as Palmer College of Chiropractic. - 2000 Map of Milan, 2001 Print
2000 Milan2001 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities region comes into sharp focus at the end of the century, where the river-based industrial legacy meets modern suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family sites from Chippiannock Cem to rural outposts like Coyne Center and Oak Grove. - 2010 Map of Andalusia, 2010 Print
2010 Andalusia2010 Print · USGSCovers Rock Island, including Davenport, Andalusia, and other nearby areas
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