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Old Maps of Franklin County, Missouri

Explore 176 old maps of Franklin County, spanning from 1890 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Franklin County, MO maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Hermann
    1890 Map of Hermann
    1890 Hermann
    1890 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri river life and rail commerce define this late-century landscape during a period of steady expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through old post offices like Hopewell Academy P.O. and Swiss P.O. or the early street grids of Hermann and Warrenton.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of De Soto
    1901 Map of De Soto
    1901 De Soto
    1901 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Franklin Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by industrial milling and river fords. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Hillsboro or industrial sites like Vulcan Mine and Byrnes Mill.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of O'Fallon
    1903 Map of O'Fallon
    1903 O'Fallon
    1903 Print · USGS
    St. Charles County at the turn of the century is a labyrinth of river islands and rail lines at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi. Researchers can trace old river landings like Cap Au Gris Landing and family-named settlements from Moscow Mills to New Melle.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Sullivan
    1903 Map of Sullivan
    1903 Sullivan
    1903 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Gasconade counties are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, as the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad spurred growth in timber and mining. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and river crossings like Hughes Ford, Spring Bluff, and Anthonies Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1934 Map of Meramec State Park, 1962 Print
    1934 Map of Meramec State Park, 1962 Print
    1934 Meramec State Park
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Meramec River valley in the mid-1930s reveals a region transitioning from isolated settlements to a destination for early 20th-century tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct school districts like Pea Ridge Sch and Zion Sch, locate the CCC Camp, or find old river crossings at Hamilton Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1935 Map of Gerald
    1935 Map of Gerald
    1935 Gerald
    1935 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Gasconade and Franklin counties are seen here in the mid-1930s as the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad connects growing towns like Gerald and Rosebud. Local historians can trace dozens of rural school sites, including Buffalo Ridge School and Hinton Sch, alongside family-named landmarks and the meandering Bourbeuse River.
  19. 1936 Map of Hermann
    1936 Map of Hermann
    1936 Hermann
    1936 Print · USGS
    The riverfront at Hermann and the surrounding hill country are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through an extensive network of rural landmarks, from the Swiss Sch and St Josephs Ch to the small settlement of Detmold.
  22. 1937 Map of Pacific
    1937 Map of Pacific
    1937 Pacific
    1937 Print · USGS
    In the late 1930s, the Meramec and Big River valleys formed a landscape of rail junctions and rural infirmaries. You can trace the rail lines at Pacific, locate the C C C Camp, or find local schools like McNamee Sch and La Barque Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1937 Map of Weldon Spring
    1937 Map of Weldon Spring
    1937 Weldon Spring
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and the rising hills of St. Charles County are shown here in the late thirties, just as industrial and parkland developments began to reshape the region. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Wolf Cem and Howell Cem, alongside rural centers such as Centaur Station and Toonerville.
  28. 1937 Map of Meramec State Park
    1937 Map of Meramec State Park
    1937 Meramec State Park
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early infrastructure of Meramec State Park and its surrounding river communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Reedville Ch, the CCC Camp, and the historic Sappington Bridge river crossing.
  31. 1938 Map of Cedar Hill
    1938 Map of Cedar Hill
    1938 Cedar Hill
    1938 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County before the Second World War was a network of river-bottom mills and ridge-top schools connected by winding country roads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Morse Mill, the MCCULLOCH FORD crossing, and rural schools like Bethlehem Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1940 Map of Cedar Hill
    1940 Map of Cedar Hill
    1940 Cedar Hill
    1940 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was a landscape of small river towns and hilltop schoolhouses just before the 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like St Martins Ch, Morse Mill, and the many rural schools including Bethlehem Sch.
  37. 1940 Map of Eureka
    1940 Map of Eureka
    1940 Eureka
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Missouri countryside west of St. Louis appears here just before the mid-century, defined by the twin river valleys of the Missouri and Meramec. You can trace the development of Eureka and Allenton along the St Louis San Francisco rail line, or find the CCC Camp and Wildhorse Creek Sch in the hills.
  40. 1940 Map of Weldon Spring
    1940 Map of Weldon Spring
    1940 Weldon Spring
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and St. Charles County uplands are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace family history through several rural landmarks, including Pitman Cem, Antioch Ch, and the lost river community of Hamburg.
  43. 1941 Map of Gerald, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Gerald, 1958 Print
    1941 Gerald
    1958 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Gasconade counties are documented here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by small-town rail stops and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as St Paul Cem, Japan Sch, and the settlement of Champion City.
  46. 1942 Map of Hermann, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Hermann, 1961 Print
    1942 Hermann
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri river life and rail commerce are documented here during the early 1940s as the river winds past thriving valley towns. Researchers can trace historic farmsteads, family burial grounds like Meyers Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Peace Hill Sch and Swiss Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1944 Map of Eureka
    1944 Map of Eureka
    1944 Eureka
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southwest St. Louis County remains a landscape of creek-bottom farms and wooded ridges during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Bethany Ch, Melrose Sch, and the old rail stops at Glencoe and Allenton.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1944 Map of Gerald
    1944 Map of Gerald
    1944 Gerald
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gerald and the surrounding Gasconade County hills are shown here just after the start of the 1940s as the rail-and-river economy shaped local life. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schools and churches, including Drake Ch, Tea Sch, and Champion City.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1945 Map of Hermann
    1945 Map of Hermann
    1945 Hermann
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley near Hermann and Berger is shown here in the mid-1940s, documenting a landscape of river-and-rail transport. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like St Johns Ch, Roth Cem, and Frene Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1946 Map of Richwoods, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Richwoods, 1957 Print
    1946 Richwoods
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here at the end of the Second World War, showing the rural communities of Washington County. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Old Mines, Souls Chapel, and the Ebo Sch schoolhouse.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1946 Map of Union, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Union, 1958 Print
    1946 Union
    1958 Print · USGS
    Franklin County just after the war shows a landscape of river-valley settlements and rural school districts. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Moser Mill, locate the Old Acid Mine, or find early sites such as Benson Tourist City and Morrellton PO.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1947 Map of Sullivan
    1947 Map of Sullivan
    1947 Sullivan
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the Missouri Ozarks during the late 1940s, this area shows the growth of river tourism and the railroad corridor. You can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Anthonies Mill, Pea Ridge Sch, and Reeds Defeat Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1947 Map of St. Clair, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of St. Clair, 1950 Print
    1947 St. Clair
    1950 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape shaped by the winding Meramec River and a busy network of major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Purina Farm, the Virginia Mines (Abandoned), and the Brush Creek Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Argo
    1948 Map of Argo
    1948 Argo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Franklin Counties appear here in the late 1940s, showing a rural landscape of ridge-top farms and river valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Martin Cemetery and Helms Cemetery or old schools such as Argo School and Delhi School.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1948 Map of Richwoods
    1948 Map of Richwoods
    1948 Richwoods
    1948 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, this area of Washington County remained a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family-named hollows. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities like Richwoods, locate the historic Souls Chapel, or find remote school sites such as Hulsey Sch and Clifton Sch.
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