Old Maps of Macon, Missouri for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Macon with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Macon has changed over the decades.


Macon, MO maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Atlanta
    1908 Map of Atlanta
    1908 Atlanta
    1908 Print · USGS
    Macon County is characterized by its early twentieth-century rail and river networks, anchored by the WABASH RR. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Sue City, Mt Tabor Church, and La Porte School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1908 Map of Macon, 1965 Print
    1908 Map of Macon, 1965 Print
    1908 Macon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Macon County and its neighbors are seen here in the early twentieth century, as rail lines and river forks defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks among dozens of rural schoolhouses and churches like Bethlehem Church and Prairie Dale School.

  3. 1910 Map of Macon
    1910 Map of Macon
    1910 Macon
    1910 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural landscape is captured here in the decade before the Great War, showing a territory defined by railroad towns and isolated river mills. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Blees Military Academy, Levick Mill, and the Bear Thicket School.

  4. 1937 Map of Elmer
    1937 Map of Elmer
    1937 Elmer
    1937 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural heartland is meticulously documented in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Chariton River and its multiple rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches like Hopewell Sch & Ch or trace family plots at Shirley Cem and Sibel Cem.

  5. 1942 Map of Elmer
    1942 Map of Elmer
    1942 Elmer
    1942 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the late thirties and early forties was a landscape of rail-connected towns and rural township schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Shirley Cem or locate former community hubs such as Milam Chapel, Bloomington, and Kern Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Moberly
    1953 Map of Moberly
    1953 Moberly
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century north-central Missouri is documented here as a bustling intersection of river commerce and heavy rail. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and transport hubs from the Missouri River corridor to the rail yards of Moberly, Chillicothe, and Macon.

  7. 1953 Map of Bevier South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bevier South, 1955 Print
    1953 Bevier South
    1955 Print · USGS
    Macon County coal country is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by industrial mining and the rail lines that served it. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Keota, Ardmore, and New Salem Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Moberly, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Moberly, 1969 Print
    1954 Moberly
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Missouri is captured here during a period of transition for its river towns and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad through Moberly or explore the riverside layout of Lexington and Brunswick.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Moberly
    1957 Map of Moberly
    1957 Moberly
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Missouri in the late nineteen-forties and fifties remains a landscape defined by its great rivers and a dense network of steam and diesel rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR and Santa Fe RR through historic junctions like Moberly, Brookfield, and Macon.

  10. 1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Moberly
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and significant rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR through Moberly or explore the riverfronts of Lexington and Brunswick.

  11. 1971 Map of Macon, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Macon, 1972 Print
    1971 Macon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Macon and the surrounding Missouri countryside are captured in the early 1970s just as the dual-railway era remained a core part of the local economy. Genealogists and historians can locate several family cemeteries and country churches, including St Marys Cem, East Woodlawn Cem, and Friendship Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of Bevier North
    1979 Map of Bevier North
    1979 Bevier North
    1979 Print · USGS
    Macon County underwent a major geographic shift in the late seventies as the filling of Long Branch Lake began. You can trace the footprint of the new reservoir alongside the Burlington Northern railroad and numerous cemeteries like Saint Charles Cem and Skinner Cem.

  13. 1979 Map of Axtell
    1979 Map of Axtell
    1979 Axtell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Macon and its northern rural townships are captured in the late seventies as the regional landscape adjusted to new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family names through Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Kellogg Cem, and the Plainview Ch along the Middle Fork Salt River.

  14. 1981 Map of Macon
    1981 Map of Macon
    1981 Macon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Missouri's rail-and-river landscape is captured here in the early eighties, centered on the crossroads of Macon. Researchers can trace old cemetery sites like St Marys Cem, local landmarks such as College Mound, and the routes of the Burlington Northern railroad.

  15. 2012 Map of Bevier North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bevier North, 2012 Print
    2012 Bevier North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural character and shifting landscapes are clear in this 2012 survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local cemeteries like Skinner Cemetery or Freedom Cemetery, while seeing how Long Branch Lake altered the eastern valley.

  16. 2012 Map of Axtell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Axtell, 2012 Print
    2012 Axtell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the early 2010s shows a landscape of established rural settlements and significant water management. Researchers can trace local lineage through sites like Lyda Post Office, Powell Cemetery, and the community of Axtell.

  17. 2012 Map of Macon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Macon, 2012 Print
    2012 Macon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Macon and its surrounding rural townships are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate several major burial sites like Oakwood Cemetery and the isolated Narrows Creek Post Office.

  18. 2012 Map of Bevier South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bevier South, 2012 Print
    2012 Bevier South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Macon County's coal mining and reservoir landscape is captured here as it appeared in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate small communities like Keota and Ardmore, or trace the industrial footprint of the Central Coal and Coke Corporation Lake Dam.

  19. 2014 Map of Bevier North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bevier North, 2014 Print
    2014 Bevier North
    2014 Print · USGS
    North of Macon in the early twenty-first century, the landscape is defined by the significant waters of Long Br Lake. Genealogists can trace family histories through a high density of rural burial grounds, including Bloomington Cemetery, Old Callao Cemetery, and Freedom Cemetery.

  20. 2014 Map of Bevier South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bevier South, 2014 Print
    2014 Bevier South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Macon County, Missouri, is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape defined by the Little Chariton River system. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Union Cemetery or explore the vanished footprints of settlements like Keota and College Mound.

  21. 2014 Map of Axtell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Axtell, 2014 Print
    2014 Axtell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Macon and its northern rural environs are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of local town growth and agricultural tradition. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Bellview Cemetery, the settlement of Axtell, and the waters of Macon Lake.

  22. 2014 Map of Macon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Macon, 2014 Print
    2014 Macon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Macon and its surrounding Missouri townships are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by significant civic and aviation infrastructure. Researchers can trace local heritage through Oakwood Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery, or locate the outlying community of Cox.

  23. 2017 Map of Bevier South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bevier South, 2017 Print
    2017 Bevier South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the late 2010s shows a landscape defined by river forks and a network of small upland communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads connecting Bevier, College Mound, and the quiet grounds of Union Cem.

  24. 2017 Map of Bevier North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bevier North, 2017 Print
    2017 Bevier North
    2017 Print · USGS
    North of Bevier during the late 2010s, this area of Macon County shows a landscape shaped by the Long Branch Lake and a high density of rural cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family sites like Milam Chapel Cem, Freedom Cem, and Skinner Cem along the Middle Fork Little Chariton River.

  25. 2017 Map of Axtell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Axtell, 2017 Print
    2017 Axtell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Macon County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape of established rural communities and significant water bodies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Powell Cem, the settlement of Axtell, or along the Middle Fork Salt River.

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