Old Maps of Kirkwood, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Kirkwood with 30 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 Kirkwood has changed over the decades.


Kirkwood, IL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Monmouth, 1961 Print
    1921 Map of Monmouth, 1961 Print
    1921 Monmouth
    1961 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the opening of the 1920s reveals a bustling agricultural landscape centered on the rail hub of Monmouth. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and vanished locales like Coonville, Farmers Academy, and the County Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of Monmouth
    1923 Map of Monmouth
    1923 Monmouth
    1923 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the early twenties was a thriving prairie landscape defined by its dense network of rural schools and rail junctions. Researchers can trace dozens of early educational sites like Hickory College and Scotchtown School or locate the historic COUNTY FARM near the hub of Monmouth.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Oquawka
    1934 Map of Oquawka
    1934 Oquawka
    1934 Print · USGS
    Henderson County river life and prairie farming are captured here in the mid-thirties, from the Mississippi sloughs to the railroad towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including the County Farm, Coghill Cem, and the Little Brick Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1940 Map of Oquawka
    1940 Map of Oquawka
    1940 Oquawka
    1940 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's river-and-rail economy is captured here during the 1930s as the Mississippi River environment meets an expanding network of rural towns. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schoolhouses and cemeteries, from the Little Brick Sch to South Henderson Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

  7. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

  8. 1982 Map of Kirkwood West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kirkwood West, 1983 Print
    1982 Kirkwood West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Henderson and Warren Counties are seen here in the early eighties as the railroads supported a network of grain-handling prairie towns. Genealogists can locate family sites at Salters Grove Cem, Adair Cem, and Township Cem near the village of Media.

  9. 1982 Map of Kirkwood East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kirkwood East, 1983 Print
    1982 Kirkwood East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Warren County farmland shows its late-century agricultural and rail character in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate Hickory Point Cem and County Farm Cem or trace the routes of the Burlington Northern through Kirkwood.

  10. 1982 Map of Monmouth, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Monmouth, 1983 Print
    1982 Monmouth
    1983 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and its surrounding townships are shown in the early eighties as the town grew around Monmouth College. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Marys Cem or Sugar Tree Grove Cem, while the Burlington Northern line defines the local rail economy.

  11. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Galesburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of riverfront forests and industrial rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Galesburg and Monmouth alongside rural landmarks like Stronghurst and the coal operations of the Strip Mine near Canton.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Galesburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial rail hubs and riverfront timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through small towns like Stronghurst, London Mills, and Middle Grove (Middlepoint).

  13. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1998 Map of Monmouth, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Monmouth, 2000 Print
    1998 Monmouth
    2000 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the close of the millennium centers on the thriving college town of Monmouth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's expansion toward Citizens Lake and locate rural landmarks like St Marys Cem or the Yorkwood High Sch.

  15. 1998 Map of Kirkwood East, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Kirkwood East, 2000 Print
    1998 Kirkwood East
    2000 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the late 1990s reveals a quiet agricultural landscape shaped by the branching waters of South Fork Henderson Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Kirkwood, the Hickory Point Cem, and the small settlement of Ponemah.

  16. 2012 Map of Kirkwood West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kirkwood West, 2012 Print
    2012 Kirkwood West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country remains largely unchanged in the early 2010s, defined by its small towns and winding creeks. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as Biggsville Cem and Adair Cem near the banks of Ellison Cr.

  17. 2012 Map of Kirkwood East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kirkwood East, 2012 Print
    2012 Kirkwood East
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Warren County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the grid-based agricultural heartland of western Illinois. Researchers can trace family sites near Ponemah and Larchland or locate Hickory Point Cem and County Farm Cem.

  18. 2012 Map of Monmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Monmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Monmouth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century, anchored by the campus of Monmouth College. Genealogists can trace family names across several local sites including Saint Mary's Cem and Roseville Cem.

  19. 2015 Map of Kirkwood West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kirkwood West, 2015 Print
    2015 Kirkwood West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country meets the dissected valleys of the Henderson Creek drainage in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Salter's Grove Cem, Davidson Cem, and Adair Cem.

  20. 2015 Map of Monmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Monmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Monmouth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and the surrounding Warren County plains are documented here in the mid-2010s as a well-established college town and agricultural hub. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous burial grounds like Sugar Tree Grove Cem or locate early campus buildings at Monmouth Coll.

  21. 2015 Map of Kirkwood East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kirkwood East, 2015 Print
    2015 Kirkwood East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the mid-point of the 2010s reveals a classic Illinois agricultural landscape structured by a vast grid of rural avenues. Researchers can trace the heritage of small communities like Kirkwood and Larchland, or locate the historic Hickory Point Cem.

  22. 2018 Map of Kirkwood West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kirkwood West, 2018 Print
    2018 Kirkwood West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country is meticulously documented here during the late 2010s, showing the precise borders of Henderson and Warren counties. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Davidson Cem and Township Cem near the village of Media.

  23. 2018 Map of Kirkwood East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kirkwood East, 2018 Print
    2018 Kirkwood East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country is shown here in the late 2010s, centered on the rural townships between Kirkwood and Larchland. Researchers can locate local burial sites like Hickory Point Cem and trace the drainage of S Henderson Cr and Negro Cr.

  24. 2018 Map of Monmouth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monmouth, 2018 Print
    2018 Monmouth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and its surrounding rural townships are shown in detail during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the grounds of Monmouth College, locate family plots at Saint Marys Cem and Roseville Cem, or follow the course of Davids Cr.

  25. 2021 Map of Monmouth, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Monmouth, 2021 Print
    2021 Monmouth
    2021 Print · USGS
    Monmouth and the surrounding Warren County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family sites across several burial grounds, including Pioneer Cem and Sugar Tree Grove Cem, or trace the campus layout of Monmouth College.

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