Old Maps of Union, Missouri for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 24 historic maps of Union. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Union, MO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1948 Map of Union
    1948 Map of Union
    1948 Union
    1948 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late nineteen-forties centers on the river bends of the Meramec and Bourbeuse. Local historians can trace old homesteads via the Moser Mill, the Old Acid Mine, and numerous fords like Smith Ford.

  6. 1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Saint Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of St. Clair
    1950 Map of St. Clair
    1950 St. Clair
    1950 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements are captured here in the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Virginia Mines, the Henry Shaw Arboretum, and numerous rural schools like Ten Tiney Bluff Sch.

  8. 1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 Map of St. Louis
    1962 St. Louis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The mid-century gateway to the west shows the metropolitan expansion of St Louis alongside its critical river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific RR and settlements from Fulton to De Soto.

  9. 1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
    1963 St. Louis
    1970 Print · USGS
    St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the peak of mid-century suburban expansion and industrial activity. Trace the historic rail routes of the Norfolk and Western Ry or locate the St Louis Ordnance Plant and early stretches of US Highway 66.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 Map of St. Louis
    1966 St. Louis
    1966 Print · USGS
    The St. Louis metropolitan area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the mid-sixties era of suburban growth and industrial strength. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Old Pioneer Cem, Parks College, and the Jefferson Barracks Military Reservation.

  11. 1966 Map of Union, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Union, 1967 Print
    1966 Union
    1967 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's landscape in the mid-sixties reveals a mix of growing town centers and traditional rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Johns Ch, the Fairview Sch, and several cemeteries including St Pauls Cem and Fees Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1969 Map of Moselle, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Moselle, 1971 Print
    1969 Moselle
    1971 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late sixties shows a transition between developing towns and the river valleys of the Bourbeuse and Meramec. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Gildehouse, Cheatham Cem, and the tracks of the St Louis-San Francisco railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1980 Map of Moselle, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Moselle, 1982 Print
    1980 Moselle
    1982 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rolling river valleys and agricultural plateaus are captured in detail during the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the meandering Bourbeuse River and locate family lands near Moselle, Villa Ridge, and Gildehouse.

  14. 1980 Map of Union, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Union, 1982 Print
    1980 Union
    1982 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured during the early eighties, showing the agricultural patterns surrounding Union. Researchers can trace the meandering Bourbeuse River or locate family sites near Krakow and Jefferiesburg.

  15. 1985 Map of Sullivan
    1985 Map of Sullivan
    1985 Sullivan
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Missouri comes into focus here as the Ozark landscape balances industrial mining with river recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Sullivan and locate landmarks like Pea Ridge Mine or St Cloud Church.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Festus, 1987 Print
    1985 Map of Festus, 1987 Print
    1985 Festus
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Ozark foothills appear here in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of industrial river towns and forest preserves. Trace the development of Festus, Crystal City, and De Soto or locate sites like Mastodon State Park.

  17. 2012 Map of Moselle, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Moselle, 2012 Print
    2012 Moselle
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Villa Ridge, St. Clair, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Union, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Union, 2012 Print
    2012 Union
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Cedar Vale Trailer Park, Aeiker Ford, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Moselle, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Moselle, 2015 Print
    2015 Moselle
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Villa Ridge, St. Clair, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Union, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Union, 2015 Print
    2015 Union
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Cedar Vale Trailer Park, Aeiker Ford, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Union, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Union, 2017 Print
    2017 Union
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Cedar Vale Trailer Park, Aeiker Ford, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Moselle, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Moselle, 2017 Print
    2017 Moselle
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Union, including Villa Ridge, St. Clair, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Moselle, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Moselle, 2021 Print
    2021 Moselle
    2021 Print · USGS
    Franklin County communities like Villa Ridge and Gildehouse are captured in this recent survey of Missouri's river country. Researchers can trace local heritage through several family and community landmarks, including Indian Prairie Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and East Central College.

  24. 2021 Map of Union, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Union, 2021 Print
    2021 Union
    2021 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established city of UNION and its surrounding farm communities. Researchers can trace ancestral connections through numerous local burial sites like Saint Jordans Church Cem and Meyer Cem, or follow the course of the Bourbeuse River.

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