Old Maps of The Square, Galatia
Explore 17 old maps of The Square, spanning from 1908 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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The Square, Galatia maps
(17)- 1908 Map of Galatia
1908 Galatia1908 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of thriving rural communities and rail-side towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Possum Flat School, Tate Township Hall, and Mount Pleasant Church.2 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Galatia, 1959 Print
1938 Galatia1959 Print · USGSThe Southern Illinois interior near the Saline River comes to life in this survey from the late thirties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Thistle Ridge School, Tate Chapel, and Akin. - 1949 Map of Paducah
1949 Paducah1949 Print · USGSThe confluence of the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland rivers at the close of the 1940s reveals a region bound by water and rail. Researchers can trace historic river landings, timberlands in the Shawnee National Forest, and the coal-mining infrastructure around West Frankfort and Herrin.2 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Paducah
1950 Paducah1950 Print · USGSThe confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills. - 1954 Map of Paducah
1954 Paducah1954 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Paducah
1961 Paducah1961 Print · USGSThe Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.2 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Galatia, 1964 Print
1963 Galatia1964 Print · USGSSaline County’s industrial and rural landscape is clearly etched in the early 1960s, showing a region bustling with oil extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Masonic Cem, Bethel Creek Ch, and the settlement of Muddy.2 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Galatia, 1966 Print
1963 Galatia1966 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the early sixties was a landscape defined by coal, oil, and the rails of the Illinois Central. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote burial grounds like Old Ruff Cem and Masonic Cem, or locate landmarks such as Tate Chapel and Harco.2 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Paducah
1964 Paducah1964 Print · USGSThe river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.2 unique versions available - 1984 Map of West Frankfort, 1985 Print
1984 West Frankfort1985 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the peak of late-century coal and oil production reveals a complex landscape of industry and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served mining hubs like Orient No. 3 Mine and the historic riverfront at Old Shawneetown. - 1987 Map of West Frankfort
1987 West Frankfort1987 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late eighties shows a landscape defined by the coal and river economies. Researchers can trace the extensive Strip Mine works and historic settlements like Shawneetown and Carriers Mills along the Illinois Central Railroad. - 1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print
1987 Paducah1988 Print · USGSThe Lower Ohio Valley and the Illinois Ozarks come alive in this late twentieth-century regional survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace river-town roots and state park landmarks from Metropolis to Cape Girardeau and Trail of Tears State Park. - 2012 Map of Galatia, 2012 Print
2012 Galatia2012 Print · USGSCovers The Square, including Harrisburg, Galatia, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Galatia, 2015 Print
2015 Galatia2015 Print · USGSCovers The Square, including Harrisburg, Galatia, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Galatia, 2018 Print
2018 Galatia2018 Print · USGSCovers The Square, including Harrisburg, Galatia, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Galatia, 2021 Print
2021 Galatia2021 Print · USGSCovers The Square, including Harrisburg, Galatia, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Galatia, 2024 Print
2024 Galatia2024 Print · USGSSaline County’s rural landscape is captured here in the contemporary era, showing the enduring agricultural and family-heritage patterns of southern Illinois. Genealogists can locate several small family plots including Simpson Family Cem, Bramlet Cem, and Tuttle Cem.
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