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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Canton, Missouri

Explore 10 historic maps of Canton from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Canton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Canton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Canton, MO maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Kahoka
    1903 Map of Kahoka
    1903 Kahoka
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the convergence of major rivers and competing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots in early centers like Kahoka and Monticello, or locate riverfront crossings at St. Francisville and Canton.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of La Grange, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of La Grange, 1959 Print
    1950 La Grange
    1959 Print · USGS
    Lewis County river towns and rural townships thrive along the Mississippi in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Pink Prairie Sch and the Marks Memorial Cem near La Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Canton
    1967 Print · USGS
    Missouri river life at mid-century centered on the busy transit hub of Canton and its surrounding rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Culver-Stockton College, the Canton Ferry, and numerous country schools from Hardin Sch to Melrose Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Illinois river border comes alive in the early fifties, showing the riverside economy of Canton and its connection to Meyer. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country schools like Hazel Grove Sch and churches such as Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of La Grange
    1951 Map of La Grange
    1951 La Grange
    1951 Print · USGS
    Lewis County's riverfront and rolling uplands are captured here in the early 1950s as rail and river commerce centered on Canton and La Grange. Genealogists and researchers can trace numerous rural landmarks, from Wyaconda Ch to a high density of country schools like Sunnyside Sch and Porter Sch.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Keokuk
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri comes alive in the mid-eighties as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Moss Ridge Cemetery or study industrial landmarks like the Keokuk Dam and Lock and Dam No 19.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
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