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

Explore 6 historic maps of Emerson 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 Emerson'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 Emerson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Emerson, MO maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Palmyra
    1903 Map of Palmyra
    1903 Palmyra
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of river-valley farming and critical rail junctions. Researchers can trace early rural life through features like Sharp Mills, St. Pauls Ch., and the crossing of the Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Durham, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Durham, 1956 Print
    1949 Durham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lewis counties are captured here just after the war, showing the rural rail-and-river network of northern Missouri. Researchers can trace family sites near Emerson, find the Mount Sinai Ch, and locate family plots like Wagner Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Durham
    1950 Map of Durham
    1950 Durham
    1950 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lewis County at the close of the 1940s show a landscape of rural townships and winding river bottoms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wagner Cem and McPike Cem or trace the old Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Quincy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Mississippi River comes into focus during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and rail hubs like Quincy and Monroe City or locate landmarks such as Mount Olive Cem.
    2 unique versions available

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