Old Maps of Union County, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 118 historic maps of Union County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Union County, IL maps
(118)- 1918 Map of Altenburg
1918 Altenburg1918 Print · USGSThe riverfronts of Perry and Jackson counties were still shaped by steam and rail when this survey was completed during the First World War. Local historians can trace family ties to small communities like Neunert and Jacob or locate old schoolhouse sites such as Hanlein School. - 1920 Map of Jonesboro
1920 Jonesboro1920 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois during the late post-war era reveals a complex landscape of Mississippi riverfront bottoms and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from the Casper Church to rural schools like Big Barn School and McClure School. - 1920 Map of Dongola, 1953 Print
1920 Dongola1953 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the close of the 1910s reveals a landscape of river-bottom farms and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Beech Grove School, Joppa Junction, and the State Hospital.3 unique versions available - 1922 Map of Carbondale
1922 Carbondale1922 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the early 1920s is captured here at the height of its rail-driven rural development. Genealogists can trace family connections through dozens of named rural sites like Stone School, Cottage Home Church, and the Illinois Central corridor.3 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Dongola
1923 Dongola1923 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the early twenties reveals a landscape of marshy river bottoms and upland family farms. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named rural sites like St Johns Church, Egypt School, and Hoppa Junction.2 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Jonesboro
1923 Jonesboro1923 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River bottoms and Shawnee hills meet in the early 1920s, showing a landscape of rail-dependent towns and rural schools. Trace family roots at Casper Church, follow the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, or locate Moccasin Springs.2 unique versions available - 1924 Map of Alto Pass
1924 Alto Pass1924 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape of river ferries and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Rattlesnake Ferry, Goodbread Church, and Worthen School.2 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Altenburg
1925 Altenburg1925 Print · USGSEastern Perry County and the Mississippi riverfront are documented here during the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of Saxon Lutheran heritage and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like New Bethel Church, Hager School, and the vanished river site of Wittenberg.3 unique versions available - 1941 Map of Carbondale, 1955 Print
1941 Carbondale1955 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois was undergoing a transformation in the early 1940s as new reservoirs reshaped the topography near Carbondale. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of named sites like Clemmenstown School and South County Line Church.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Jonesboro, 1954 Print
1947 Jonesboro1954 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the Mississippi riverfront and the deep woods of the Shawnee National Forest. Researchers can trace early rural infrastructure through numerous sites like Egypt Mills, Dutch Mills, and the historic Kornthal Church.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Alto Pass, 1954 Print
1947 Alto Pass1954 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late 1940s is defined by the high ridges of the Shawnee Hills and the sweeping Mississippi floodplains. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Dutch Ridge Church, the Macedonia School, and the river crossing at Rattlesnake Ferry.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Mc Clure, 1954 Print
1947 Mc Clure1954 Print · USGSThe Illinois-Missouri borderlands along the Mississippi River come to life in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by flood control and rail transport. Trace local history through the Illinois Central Railroad and landmarks like McClure or Hobbs Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Wolf Lake, 1966 Print
1947 Wolf Lake1966 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River bottoms and Shawnee National Forest hills meet in the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Galilee Ch and rural schoolhouses such as Cauble Sch and McCann Sch.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Ware, 1969 Print
1947 Ware1969 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River border near Ware and Egypt Mills is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of fertile floodplains and wooded bluffs. Researchers can trace historic river access points like Neelys Landing and several rural schoolhouses, including Big Barn Sch and Iona Sch.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Cobden, 1970 Print
1947 Cobden1970 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois fruit and timber country is well-documented in the late 1940s, showing the ridge-top settlements of the Shawnee National Forest. Trace the old rail lines through Alto Pass and Mountain Glen or locate family sites like Lyerle Chapel and Rendleman School.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Altenburg, 1976 Print
1947 Altenburg1976 Print · USGSSoutheastern Missouri's river bluffs and Lutheran heritage are documented here in the mid-forties, showing the close-knit network of river landings and small-town commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Altenburg, Frohna, and dozens of rural schools like Fiehler Sch or Buckeye Sch. - 1947 Map of Mill Creek, 1978 Print
1947 Mill Creek1978 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the edge of the Shawnee Hills comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Union and Alexander County line. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like McClure Cem and Sims Cem or trace the old rail lines serving Mill Creek and Tamms.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Cobden
1948 Cobden1948 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois hill country appears in the late 1940s as a region of dense forests and vital rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family names and rural landmarks like Jerusalem Church, Rendleman School, and the Bald Knob Lookout Tower.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Ware
1948 Ware1948 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor bustles with river and rail activity just after the war, connecting small Illinois landings with the Missouri hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schoolhouses like Miller Pond Sch and Iona Sch, or locate the Rallp Cem near the Shawnee National Forest.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of McClure
1948 McClure1948 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River bottomlands at the Illinois-Missouri border are captured here just after the war. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Lindsey Cem or old schoolhouses such as Reynoldsville Sch and East Cape Girardeau School. - 1948 Map of Jonesboro
1948 Jonesboro1948 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late 1940s centers on the rail junction at Jonesboro and Anna amidst the national forest. Researchers can trace numerous country schools and churches, such as Misenheimer Sch and Kornthal Ch.4 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Wolf Lake
1948 Wolf Lake1948 Print · USGSThe Illinois-Missouri borderlands at the end of the 1940s reveal a landscape of river-driven commerce and scattered rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Galilee Ch, Bennett Landing, and the many namesake schools like McCann Sch and McGuire Sch.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Mill Creek
1948 Mill Creek1948 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois hill country comes alive in the late 1940s as the railroad connects the timber and creek valleys of the Shawnee National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through McClure Cem, Hazelwood School, and the village of Elco.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Neelys Landing
1948 Neelys Landing1948 Print · USGSThe Missouri-Illinois river border is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of small river landings and ridge-top farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints at New Wells, the New Bethel Ch, and several rural schoolhouses like Oak Hill Sch.5 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Jonesboro
1949 Jonesboro1949 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois and eastern Missouri meet along the river in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of fertile bottomlands and timbered ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kornthal Church, Tripp Cem, and the Misenheimer School.
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Top cities of Union County
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- Cobden historical maps
- Dongola historical maps
- Alto Pass historical maps
- Mill Creek historical maps
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