Historical Maps of Shelby County, Missouri

What stories do these 53 old maps tell about Shelby County's past? From 1903 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Shelby County's history through maps:

  • Trace Shelby County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Shelby County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Shelby County, MO maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Palmyra
    1903 Map of Palmyra
    1903 Palmyra
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Palmyra, Ralls County, and others.

  2. 1903 Map of Palmyra, 1943 Print
    1903 Map of Palmyra, 1943 Print
    1903 Palmyra
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Palmyra, Ralls County, and others.

  3. 1908 Map of Atlanta
    1908 Map of Atlanta
    1908 Atlanta
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Atlanta, Knox County, and others.

  4. 1908 Map of Atlanta, 1950 Print
    1908 Map of Atlanta, 1950 Print
    1908 Atlanta
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Atlanta, Knox County, and others.

  5. 1908 Map of Macon, 1965 Print
    1908 Map of Macon, 1965 Print
    1908 Macon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Macon, Monroe County, and others.

  6. 1910 Map of Macon
    1910 Map of Macon
    1910 Macon
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Macon, Monroe County, and others.

  7. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Quincy, Missouri, and others.

  8. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Quincy, Missouri, and others.

  9. 1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Memphis
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Missouri, and others.

  10. 1953 Map of Memphis, 1973 Print
    1953 Map of Memphis, 1973 Print
    1953 Memphis
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Memphis, Missouri, and others.

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