1940s Maps of Perry County, Missouri

Explore 16 historic maps of Perry County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Perry County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Perry County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Perry County, MO maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Chester
    1947 Map of Chester
    1947 Chester
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Perryville, Chester, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Alto Pass, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Alto Pass, 1954 Print
    1947 Alto Pass
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Carbondale, Murphysboro, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Crosstown, 1960 Print
    1947 Map of Crosstown, 1960 Print
    1947 Crosstown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Frohna, Brazeau, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Oak Ridge, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Oak Ridge, 1964 Print
    1947 Oak Ridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Oak Ridge, Pocahontas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Wolf Lake, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of Wolf Lake, 1966 Print
    1947 Wolf Lake
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Wolf Lake, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Altenburg, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Altenburg, 1976 Print
    1947 Altenburg
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Altenburg, and other nearby areas

  7. 1947 Map of Altenburg, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Altenburg, 1976 Print
    1947 Altenburg
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Altenburg, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Crosstown
    1948 Map of Crosstown
    1948 Crosstown
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Frohna, Brazeau, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Wolf Lake
    1948 Map of Wolf Lake
    1948 Wolf Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Wolf Lake, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Neelys Landing
    1948 Map of Neelys Landing
    1948 Neelys Landing
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Altenburg, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Oak Ridge
    1948 Map of Oak Ridge
    1948 Oak Ridge
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Oak Ridge, Pocahontas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Altenburg
    1948 Map of Altenburg
    1948 Altenburg
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Altenburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Alto Pass
    1949 Map of Alto Pass
    1949 Alto Pass
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Carbondale, Murphysboro, and other nearby areas

  14. 1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Map of Paducah
    1949 Paducah
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1949 Map of Altenburg
    1949 Map of Altenburg
    1949 Altenburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Grand Tower, Altenburg, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Rolla
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Perry County, including Rolla, Farmington, and other nearby areas

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