1960s Maps of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

1. 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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4. 1963 Map of Scott City, 1964 Print

   

   1963 Scott City

   1964 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Missouri at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of engineered drainage and rail-side growth. Trace local history through the streets of Scott City and Ilmo, or find family roots at Ancell Cem and Spradlin Cem.

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7. 1963 Map of Whitewater, 1964 Print

   

   1963 Whitewater

   1964 Print · USGS

   Whitewater and the surrounding river bottoms are captured here in the early sixties as massive hydrologic projects reshaped the land. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Passover Ch, Frazier Cem, and the rural School No R 5.

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10. 1963 Map of Chaffee, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Chaffee

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Missouri’s rail and river landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the complex drainage systems of the Bootheel fringe. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of three major railroads and locate sites like Union Park Cem, Lake Twa-ap-pi-ty, and Hindman.

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13. 1963 Map of Morley, 1968 Print

    

    1963 Morley

    1968 Print · USGS

    Scott County in the early 1960s was a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and significant drainage works like the Headwater Diversion Channel. Researchers can trace rural family roots at Guardian Angel Ch or locate mid-century landmarks like the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport and Marquette Lakes.

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16. 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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19. 1966 Map of Thebes, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Thebes

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River forms a busy industrial and transit corridor between Missouri and Illinois in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Hobbs Cem and Grays Point Cem while rail fans follow the Missouri Pacific Railroad through Thebes.

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22. 1966 Map of Jackson, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Jackson

    1968 Print · USGS

    Jackson and its northern neighbors were transitioning into the interstate era during the mid-sixties, balancing traditional rail-side life with new highway access. Researchers can trace numerous family burial sites like Ramsey Cem and Wheeler Cem, or locate landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and Pleasant Hill Ch.

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25. 1967 Map of Cape Girardeau NE, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Cape Girardeau NE

    1968 Print · USGS

    Cape Girardeau County in the late sixties maintains its rural heritage and historical landmarks before modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Old McKendree Chapel and numerous burial grounds like Zierath Cem and Noland Cem.

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28. 1967 Map of Cape Girardeau, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Cape Girardeau

    1968 Print · USGS

    Cape Girardeau is shown here as a thriving river city and educational hub during the late sixties. Researchers can trace institutional footprints like Southeast Missouri State College or find family history at Old Hanover Cem and St Marys Cem.

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31. 1967 Map of Gordonville, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Gordonville

    1968 Print · USGS

    The rural landscape of Cape Girardeau County in the late sixties shows a transition between traditional farming communities and developing infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Suedekum Cem or visit landmarks like Oak Grove Sch and St James Ch.

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