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Old Maps of Swansea, Illinois

Explore 27 old maps of Swansea, spanning from 1888 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Swansea, IL maps

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  1. 1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 St. Louis
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Illinois bottomlands across from St. Louis come alive in the late nineteenth century as a massive railroad hub emerging from the river wetlands. Researchers can trace early rail junctions and settlements like French Village, the ancient Monks Mound, and the industrial waterfronts of Brooklyn and East St Louis.
  4. 1907 Map of Belleville
    1907 Map of Belleville
    1907 Belleville
    1907 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois is seen at a height of rail-driven expansion in the early twentieth century. Trace genealogy and land history in Belleville, O'Fallon, and Summerfield along the Vandalia System and other regional lines.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1931 Map of French Village, 1954 Print
    1931 Map of French Village, 1954 Print
    1931 French Village
    1954 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's industrial and residential corridors are frozen in time during the early thirties, showing the dense rail networks and coal mining operations of the era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Twiss Hill Sch, the Booker T Washington Cemetery, and Gundlach Mines.
  10. 1935 Map of French Village
    1935 Map of French Village
    1935 French Village
    1935 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's industrial and social landscape in the 1930s is revealed through its dense network of coal mines, electric railways, and emerging suburbs. Trace early settlements and institutions like French Village, St Henry College, and the New St Clair Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1937 Map of O'Fallon
    1937 Map of O'Fallon
    1937 O'Fallon
    1937 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's coal and rail landscape is on full display during the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots like Shiloh Sta, local mines including St Ellen Mine, and numerous country schools such as Whiteside Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Saint Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of French Village, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of French Village, 1959 Print
    1954 French Village
    1959 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County transitions from the industrial floodplain to the bluffs of Belleville and Signal Hill during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace vanished rural landmarks like Twiss Hill Sch, the early grounds of St Henry College, and the sprawling landscape of Grand Marais State Park.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of O'Fallon, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of O'Fallon, 1959 Print
    1954 O'Fallon
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Clair County thrives as an industrial and rail hub connecting Belleville and O'Fallon. Researchers can trace the legacy of the St Louis and O'Fallon Mine or locate family sites at Oak Hill Cem and Milburn Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 St. Louis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The mid-century gateway to the west shows the metropolitan expansion of St Louis alongside its critical river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific RR and settlements from Fulton to De Soto.
  31. 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.
  34. 1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 St. Louis
    1970 Print · USGS
    St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the peak of mid-century suburban expansion and industrial activity. Trace the historic rail routes of the Norfolk and Western Ry or locate the St Louis Ordnance Plant and early stretches of US Highway 66.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 St. Louis
    1966 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the mid-sixties era of suburban growth and industrial strength. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Old Pioneer Cem, Parks College, and the Jefferson Barracks Military Reservation.
  40. 1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 Map of St Louis
    1985 St Louis
    1985 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its river confluences are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of older neighborhoods and landmarks like Jefferson Barracks, Cahokia Mounds State Park, and Washington University.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1991 Map of O'Fallon
    1991 Map of O'Fallon
    1991 O'Fallon
    1991 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County experiences significant suburban growth in the early nineties as residential developments expand around traditional industry. Trace family roots and local history through Messenger Cem, the tracks of the Southern Railway, and Shiloh Station.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1998 Map of French Village, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of French Village, 1999 Print
    1998 French Village
    1999 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and bottomlands of St. Clair County are captured here during the late nineties, showing the suburban expansion between East St. Louis and Belleville. Researchers can locate family sites at Union Hill Cem, trace the rail lines of Conrail, or find local landmarks like Cahokia Downs.
  52. 2012 Map of O'Fallon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of O'Fallon, 2012 Print
    2012 O'Fallon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of French Village, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of French Village, 2012 Print
    2012 French Village
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, East St. Louis, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of French Village, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of French Village, 2015 Print
    2015 French Village
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, East St. Louis, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of O'Fallon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of O'Fallon, 2015 Print
    2015 O'Fallon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of French Village, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of French Village, 2018 Print
    2018 French Village
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, East St. Louis, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of O'Fallon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of O'Fallon, 2018 Print
    2018 O'Fallon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of O'Fallon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of O'Fallon, 2021 Print
    2021 O'Fallon
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of French Village, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of French Village, 2021 Print
    2021 French Village
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Swansea, including Belleville, East St. Louis, and other nearby areas
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