1920s Maps of Scott County, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Scott County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Scott County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Scott County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Scott County, IL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Winchester
    1924 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown here during the early twenties as a thriving network of small-town rail stops and rural schools. Genealogists can locate dozens of local landmarks like Oak Grove School, Seminary School, and the junction at Winchester.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1924 Map of Griggsville, 1959 Print
    1924 Map of Griggsville, 1959 Print
    1924 Griggsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Pike and Scott counties are captured during the mid-1920s as the Illinois River and Wabash RR defined local commerce. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of named landmarks like Brush College School, Bethel Church, and Sleight Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1926 Map of Griggsville
    1926 Map of Griggsville
    1926 Griggsville
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the 1920s is captured here at the height of its rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schools and landmarks including Brush College School, Bethel Church, and the Wabash RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Winchester
    1926 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown in the mid-twenties, revealing a landscape of small agricultural villages and decentralized country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Strawns Grove School, the Poor Farm, or the rail depot at Alsey.

  5. 1928 Map of Meredosia, 1958 Print
    1928 Map of Meredosia, 1958 Print
    1928 Meredosia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the late 1920s was a bustling corridor of river locks, pumping stations, and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Ham Sch, Reich Landing, and the Perry Spring's Sta rail stop.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1929 Map of Arenzville, 1969 Print
    1929 Map of Arenzville, 1969 Print
    1929 Arenzville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The fertile bottomlands of Cass and Morgan Counties are seen here in the late twenties, defined by a dense grid of family farms and rural schools. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like the Neelyville PO, St Peters Ch, and Jersey College Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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