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

Explore 15 historic maps of Palmer 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 Palmer's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Palmer, MO maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Potosi
    1906 Map of Potosi
    1906 Potosi
    1906 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the start of the century shows a landscape of Ozark creek bottoms and rail-connected towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks near Potosi, Hunters Mill, and the community of Caledonia.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Rolla
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape of deep river valleys and emerging reservoir projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining towns of Bonne Terre and Potosi or follow the early route of U.S. Highway 66.

  3. 1953 Map of Rolla
    1953 Map of Rolla
    1953 Rolla
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Missouri’s mining towns and timberlands are seen here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through local hubs like Fredericktown and the lead-mining heritage of Potosi and Desloge.

  4. 1954 Map of Rolla, 1970 Print
    1954 Map of Rolla, 1970 Print
    1954 Rolla
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and the historic Lead Belt are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape of deep river hollows and industrial mines. Researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR to extraction sites like the Iron Mountain Mine or Pea Ridge Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Rolla
    1958 Map of Rolla
    1958 Rolla
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and the lead-rich hills of the southeast are captured here in the late fifties as timber and mining shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Rolla Cemetery or trace old rail lines including the Missouri-Illinois RR and St Louis-San Francisco RR.

  6. 1958 Map of Palmer, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Palmer, 1959 Print
    1958 Palmer
    1959 Print · USGS
    Washington County was a center of mineral extraction and forest management in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites like Marler Chapel or Sitton Cemetery alongside industrial markers like the Tiff Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Potosi
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured in the late fifties, showing the mining hub of Potosi and the surrounding timberlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Caledonia, Belgrade, and local landmarks like Marler Chapel or the Marble Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Rolla
    1959 Map of Rolla
    1959 Rolla
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Missouri is defined here by the deep forests of the Ozarks and the industrial peaks of the St Francois Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Potosi and Fredericktown or locate rural landmarks like Dry Fork Church and the Phelps County Courthouse.

  9. 1960 Map of Rolla
    1960 Map of Rolla
    1960 Rolla
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Highlands in the mid-twentieth century reveal a landscape of deep timber and heavy industry. Researchers can trace the rail-and-mine economy through the St Louis-San Francisco RR and the Iron Mountain Mine, alongside the growth of Fort Leonard Wood.

  10. 1966 Map of Rolla
    1966 Map of Rolla
    1966 Rolla
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are revealed here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and sprawling national forests. Trace the development of the Lead Belt near Flat River or locate family roots in vanished hamlets like Enough and Howes Mill.

  11. 1971 Map of Rolla
    1971 Map of Rolla
    1971 Rolla
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the early seventies, showing a landscape of deep river valleys and industrial mining towns. Researchers can trace historic lead mining operations at St Joseph Mines and locate rural landmarks like Viburnum and the Galveston Trail.

  12. 1986 Map of Farmington
    1986 Map of Farmington
    1986 Farmington
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Lead Belt and the eastern Ozarks are detailed here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of intensive mining and deep forest. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific RR line through industrial centers like Bonne Terre and Flat River, or locate remote landmarks like Elephant Rocks.

  13. 1987 Map of Farmington
    1987 Map of Farmington
    1987 Farmington
    1987 Print · USGS
    The St. Francois Mountains and Missouri Lead Belt are shown in the late eighties as industry and conservation converged. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific and locate historic mining sites like Mine La Motte and the Iron Mountain Mine.

  14. 1989 Map of Rolla
    1989 Map of Rolla
    1989 Rolla
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured in the late eighties as a landscape of national forests and historic mining towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Taum Sauk Mtn and Elephant Rocks State Park.

  15. 1999 Map of Palmer, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Palmer, 2002 Print
    1999 Palmer
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Missouri mining country around Palmer and the Big River is shown here just before the turn of the millennium. Genealogists can trace family names at Sitton Cem, Marler Chapel, and McClain Cem or locate forgotten sites like Delbridge and Sunlight.

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