1900s (20th Century) Maps of Emma, Illinois

1. 1905 Map of New Haven, 1966 Print

   

   1905 New Haven

   1966 Print · USGS

   The tri-state border region along the Wabash and Ohio Rivers is captured here during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints in New Haven, Ridgway, and Herald, or locate historic crossings like Mackeys Ferry and Dogtown Ferry.

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4. 1906 Map of New Haven

   

   1906 New Haven

   1906 Print · USGS

   The Wabash River borderlands of Illinois and Indiana come to life in this early century survey of the river's winding oxbows and swampy bottoms. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near New Haven, Concord Emma P O, and the river landings at Dogtown Ferry.

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7. 1949 Map of Paducah

   

   1949 Paducah

   1949 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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10. 1949 Map of New Haven, 1958 Print

    

    1949 New Haven

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Illinois and the Indiana borderlands are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the intricate river-and-rail landscape at the confluence of the Wabash and Ohio. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and post offices like Concord Emma PO, Ridgway, and New Haven.

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13. 1950 Map of Paducah

    

    1950 Paducah

    1950 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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16. 1954 Map of Paducah

    

    1954 Paducah

    1954 Print · USGS

    Southern 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.

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19. 1958 Map of Emma, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Emma

    1959 Print · USGS

    The river border between Illinois and Indiana is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of oxbow lakes and winding channels. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Emma Concord Ch, Abshire Cem, and the riverfront at Rising Sun.

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22. 1961 Map of Paducah

    

    1961 Paducah

    1961 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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25. 1964 Map of Paducah

    

    1964 Paducah

    1964 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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28. 1978 Map of Emma, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Emma

    1979 Print · USGS

    The river bottomlands of White County and the Illinois-Indiana border are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace local genealogy and river history through landmarks like Emma Concord Ch, Marshall Ferry, and the Dogtown Hills.

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31. 1984 Map of West Frankfort, 1985 Print

    

    1984 West Frankfort

    1985 Print · USGS

    Southern 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.

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34. 1987 Map of West Frankfort

    

    1987 West Frankfort

    1987 Print · USGS

    Southern 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.

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37. 1987 Map of Paducah, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Paducah

    1988 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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