Maps of the Penza province. Old topographic maps of the Penza province Old maps of the Penza province

The Penza governorship was established in 1780 during the administrative reform of Catherine the Second on lands withdrawn for this purpose from the Kazan province (from the former Penza province, abolished in 1775), as well as from the lands of the former Shatsk and Tambov provinces (ceased to exist in the same 1775) Voronezh province. The Penza governorship consisted of thirteen districts (Verkhnelomovsky, Gorodishchensky, Insarsky, etc.). During the reign of Paul the First in 1796, during the reverse reorganization of Russian governorships in the province, most of the districts of the abolished Saratov governorship were transferred to the newly organized Penza province - Atkarsky, Balashovsky, Volsky, Kamyshinsky, Kuznetsky, Petrovsky, Saratovsky, Serdobsky, Khvalynsky and Tsarevsky .

In the Penza province in whole or in part
There are the following maps and sources:
(except for those indicated on the main page of the general
all-Russian atlases, where this province may also be)

1st and 2nd layout of land surveying of the 18th century. (1780-90s)
A single-layout and double-layout map of land surveying is not topographical (latitudes and longitudes are not indicated on it), a hand-drawn map of the late 18th century. (after changing the boundaries of the provinces in 1775-79) on a scale of 1 inch 1 verst or in 1 cm 420 m and 1 inch 2 versts or in 1 cm 840 m. The maps are colored and very detailed.
The purpose of the survey map is to indicate the boundaries of land plots (so-called dachas) within the county.

1-layout of the Penza province of Mende, 1850s.
Single-layout map of Mende - topographical (latitudes and longitudes are indicated on it), hand-drawn map of the mid-second half of the 19th century. (after regular changes in the borders of Russian provinces in 1802-03), very detailed - on a scale of 1 inch 1 verst or 1 cm 420 m. A single county was drawn in fragments, on several sheets, shown on a single composite sheet.

Lists of populated places in the Penza province in 1869 (according to information from 1864).
This is a one-stop reference guide that contains the following information:
- status of a settlement (village, hamlet, hamlet - proprietary or state-owned, i.e. state);
- location of the settlement (in relation to the nearest highway, camp, well, pond, stream, river or river);
- the number of households in a settlement and its population (men and women separately);
- distance from the district town and camp apartment (camp center) in versts;
- presence of a church, chapel, mill, etc.

In 1797, the Penza province was abolished (de facto, it was reorganized into the Saratov province by simply renaming it). Penza districts, which were not included in the new Saratov province, were distributed between the Tambov Penza and Simbirsk provinces (Nizhnelomovsky district became part of the Tambov province, Krasnoslobodsky - to Nizhny Novgorod, Saransky, Insarsky districts - to Simbirsk). The city of Penza became the district center of the district of the same name in the north-west of the Saratov province. In the very first year of the reign of Alexander the First (in September 1801), the Penza province was restored practically to the former Catherine borders of ten districts, the number of which remained throughout the subsequent pre-revolutionary period of the history of the Penza province.

Maps of Penza province

Name				collection sheet	example
PGM Saransk district	1c	1792	81.6mb
PGM Troitsky district	1c	1792	74.5mb
PGM Narovchatsky district	2v	1782	75.9mb
PGM Penza district	2v	1792	110.1mb
PGM Chembar district	2v	1792	139.1mb
PGM Sheshkeevsky district	2v	1792	81.6mb
Agricultural map(Bashmakovsky, Belinsky, Gorodishchensky, Zemetchensky, Kamensky, Kolyshleysky, Kuznetsky, Mokshansky, Nizhne Lomovsky, Penza, Serdobsky, Shemyshleysky district)	1km	1963	2.1Gb
PGM Mokshansky district	2v	1792	130.9mb
PGM Insarsky district	2v	1793	96.3mb
PGM Narovchatsky district	1c	1789	51.3mb
PGM Krasnoslobodsky district	1c	1789	71.1mb
PGM Gorodishchensky district	1c	1789	94.9mb
PGM Verkhnelomovsky district	1c	1789	46.3mb
PGM Nizhnelomovsky district	1c	1789	46.7mb
PGM Kerensky district	1c	1789	25.1mb
Schubert map	3v	1880
Atlas of the Penza province (all counties except Lomovsky)	5v		69.2mb
Mende Map	1c	XIX century	557.5mb
Map of Penza province	4km	1963	3.4mb
Lists of populated places		1864	271.3mb

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Historical information on the province

The province occupied 34129.1 square meters. verst or 3,555,115 acres between 52°38" -54°5" north latitude and 40°27½" - 44°31" east longitude from Greenwich. It bordered in the west with Tambov, in the south with Saratov, in the east with Simbirsk, and in the north with Nizhny Novgorod.

Population

In 1896, the number of inhabitants in the Penza province was 1,480,665 (721,102 men and 759,563 women). According to the 1897 census (preliminary count), there were 1,483,948 (72,0912 men and 763,036 women). In 1896, there were 1,387,726 Orthodox Christians, 22,362 schismatics, 1,025 Catholics, 410 Protestants, 619 Jews, 68,131 Mohammedans, 392 other confessions. 9,682 nobles, 10,918 clergy, 8,033 honorary citizens and merchants, 65,47 burghers. 2, military estates 84,684, peasants 1,301,425, other estates 451. In 1865, there were 1,199,272 inhabitants in the province. The schism is widespread mainly in the districts of Chembarsky (the village of Poim) and Nizhnelomovsky. Up to 800 Molokans live in the village of Andreevka, Chembar district. There is a Nikolaev Brotherhood to fight the schism. In 1892, there were 210,290 households in the volosts, of which 206,029 were peasant households. The average composition of a household was 6.3 souls. The average (over 5 years) population growth per year is 25,022 people or 1.7%. By January 1, 1892, 278,884 souls were not above the norm (1.9 dessiatines). The highest allotment is from 2.75-4.6 dessiatines. on the lips; it was owned by 294,261 souls (published by the Committee of Ministers - “Code of Statistical Materials” p. 153). Of the districts, the most populated are Narovchatsky (59.5 inhabitants per square verst), Nizhnelomovsky (56.3 people) and Penza (54 people); Gorodishchensky district is the least populated (29.9 people). Throughout the province, per 1 sq. there are 46.9 souls per mile.

Since ancient times, Mordovians, Muroms, Meshchers and Burtases lived in the Penza province. The oldest settlements: Murunza on the site of the present city of Mokshan, Meshcherskoye on the Khopra River and Burtas in the present Kerensky district. Ivan the Terrible built guard settlements with fortresses here. Later, the fortresses were connected to each other by artificial ramparts: one of them went from Penza to Ramzai, Mokshan, Lomov and Kerensk, the other from the suburb of Atemara to Saransk and Sheshkeev. In order to protect against attacks by Tatars and others, Mokshan was built in 1535; in the 17th century. - Narovchat, Krasnoslobodsk, Sheshkeev, etc. The Burtases and Muromas merged with neighboring peoples, especially with the Russians. Meshcheryaks, numbering 33 thousand, live in 14 villages, of which 10 are in the southwestern part of Kerensky district; at present they are almost no different from the Russians.

Mordvins, numbering about 187½ thousand, live in 200 villages and villages in the districts of Krasnoslobodsky, Insarsky, Narovchatsky, Saransky and especially Gorodishchensky; There are several Mordovian villages in Chembarsky and Nizhnelomovsky districts.

There are more than 68 thousand Tatars in 89 villages, of which 66 are in the Krasnoslobodsky, Insarsky and Saransky districts, the rest are in the northern part of the Chembarsky and Kerensky districts. There are 2 Tatar villages in the Gorodishchensky and Nizhnelomovsky districts, 1 in the Mokshansky district, and there are no Tatar villages in the other districts. The Tatars have more than 100 mosques and 80 schools. Now they are willing to learn Russian. Rich Tatars are engaged in trade, poor Tatars are engaged in arable farming and barge hauling. Some Tatars go to latrine trades in other provinces.

Administrative division

In 1708, from the cities of the present Penza province, the Kazan province included Mokshan and Penza, while others belonged to the Azov province.

In 1725, Upper and Nizhny Lomov were part of the Tambov province of the Voronezh province, Krasnaya Sloboda, Shishkeev, Kerensk, Narovchat and Trinity fort - the Shatsk province of the Voronezh province; Penza, Mokshan and Saransk formed a province of the Kazan province.

In 1780, an independent Penza governorate was established with 13 counties: Verkhnelomovsky, Gorodishchensky, Insarsky, Kerensky, Krasnoslobodsky, Mokshansky, Narovchatsky, Nizhnelomovsky, Penza, Saransk, Troitsky, Chembarsky, Shishkeevsky.

From 1797 to 1801 The Penza province did not exist independently, but was divided between 4 neighboring ones.

At the end of the 19th century there were 10 counties: Penza, Gorodishchensky, Mokshansky, Saransky, Chembarsky, Nizhnelomovsky, Kerensky, Krasnoslobodsky, Narovchatsky and Insarsky. There were 6 zemstvo chiefs in the districts of Gorodishchensky, Insarsky, Krasnoslobodsky and Chembarsky, 5 in Nizhnelomovsky and Saransky, and 4 in the districts of Penza, Kerensky, Narovchatsky and Mokshansky. In judicial terms, the entire province was subordinate to the Penza District Court. There were city judges in the cities of Penza, Saransk, Mokshan, Nizhny Lomov and Chembar. Notary office, except for cities, in the village of Bazarnaya Kensha, Gorodishchensky district. There are 6 male monasteries, with 170 monastics, and 10 female monasteries, with 2,478 monastics. Orthodox churches 823, parishes 691. Lutheran Church 1, mosques 121, Jewish synagogues and prayer schools 2.

In 1918, Ruzaevsky district was formed, in 1923 Spassky and Temnikovsky districts (which were previously in the Tambov province) were annexed.

In 1925, Insarsky, Kerensky, Mokshansky, Narovchatsky, Saransky and Temnikovsky were abolished. Ruzaevsky district was renamed Saransky, and Spassky district was renamed Bednodemyanovsky.

On May 14, 1928, the province and all its districts were abolished, and their territory became part of the Middle Volga region.

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The province consisted of 10 districts: Penza, Gorodishchensky, Mokshansky, Saransky, Chembarsky, Nizhnelomovsky, Kerensky, Krasnoslobodsky, Narovchatsky and Insarsky.

Topographic maps

0. Plans for the General Land Survey of the late 18th century. Scale in 1 inch - 1 verst (1cm - 420m)

Scale: 1 verst in inch and 2 versts in an inch

Year of topographic survey: 1785 - 1792

Description:

The maps are detailed, not topographical, these are the very first detailed maps in the history of cartography, the relief is perfectly depicted on the plans, small objects, villages, hamlets, hamlets are marked, mills, graveyards, etc. are indicated, these are the best maps for searching for coins and relics .
The following counties of this province are available:
* Verkhnelomovsky district 1 mile
* Gorodishchensky district 1 mile
* Insarsky district 2 versts
* Krasnoslobodsky district 1 mile
* Kerensky district 1 mile
* Narovchatsky district 1 mile
* Nizhnelomovsky district 1 mile
* Saransk district 1 mile
* Serdobsky district 1 mile
* Mokshansky district 2 versts
* Chembar district 2 versts

2. Map of the Penza province from the atlas of 1827.

Year of topographic survey: 1843

Description:

The maps are not very detailed; they are well suited for historians, local historians and treasure hunters for determining the boundaries of counties. large villages and churches are indicated. Color map from the atlas of 32 provinces, map appendix: coat of arms of the province. Sample card.

4. Topographic map of the Penza province I.A. Strelbitsky 1865-1871

Year of topographic survey: 1865-1871

Scale: 10 versts in an inch 1:420,000 (1 cm - 4.2 km).

Description:

On this map there are currently disappeared settlements, farms, villages and hamlets, all roads, inns, taverns, springs and wells as well as mosques and churches are indicated, one of the best maps for a cop.
The Penza province includes sheets 73, 74, 91, 92. Map fragment. Collection sheet.

5. Military topographic map of 1865

Year of topographic survey: 1865

Scale: 3 versts in inch - (1 cm - 1260 m).

Description:

Schubert military topographic map. One of the best and most loved maps by search engines. It shows all the smallest details: villages, farmsteads, inns, barns, wells, small roads, etc. Fragment of the map.
Scale: 3 versts in inch - (1 cm - 1260 m). Collection sheet.

6. Topographic map of the Penza province of 1881.

Year of topographic survey: 1881

Scale: 5 versts in an inch (1 cm - 2.1 km)

Description:

Scale 5 versts per inch (1 cm - 2.1 km). There are 9 counties in total. Penza, Gorodishchensky, Mokshansky, Saransky, Chembarsky, Kerensky, Krasnoslobodsky, Narovchatsky and Insarsky.

Year of topographic survey: 1941-1942

Scale: 1:250,000 (2.5 km in 1 cm.)

Description:

US Army Maps 1955. The maps are perfectly detailed, all settlements are indicated, including villages destroyed during the Great Patriotic War, all roads, military units and military bases, railways and stations. Although the scale is not very detailed, it allows you to accurately determine the location of the disappeared village. The maps were created on the basis of captured military maps of the Red Army of 1941-42.
The map covers the entire central part of Russia Prefabricated sheet ;
You can make a selection by region.
Map fragment

Other materials for this province

0.

Year: 18th-20th centuries

Description:
Parish chronicle of the village of Polivanova-Sergievsky Kerensky district 1889
Memorial book of the Penza province 1911
Penza province Materials for geography and statistics 1867
Dungeons of Penza and the Penza region.
Administrative-territorial division of the Penza region 1955, 1968
Construction book of the city of Penza as material for the history of the settlement of Eastern Russia in the 17th century. Tikhomirov I.A. - 1908
Reference book of personnel of officials of the Penza province 1913
Reference book of the Penza province for 1858
Reference book of the Penza province for 1854
Construction book of the city of Penza 1908
Tens of the Penza region (1669-1696)

The collection is constantly updated

Year: 1860

Description:

Contents of the book: The name of the owner and the name of the estate, the number of peasants and servants in the village and the estate, the number of courtyards and estates, information and the amount of the monetary rent, detailed descriptions of the land belonging to each landowner or peasant in the village. Book format JPG.
This book is useful for finding villages where kulaks could well have hidden their money.
Book 1 fragment
Fragment of book 2

Year: 1837 - 1854

Description:

Military statistical review of Russia. This book includes: military topographical descriptions of provinces and districts, roads, both dirt and large tracts, data on the placement and movement of the population, descriptions of trading establishments, including fairs, detailed descriptions of district towns, descriptions of all kinds of military and civilian institutions, historical monuments, churches and much more.

3.
Large collection.

Year: 1807-1908

Description:

1. About Orthodox monasteries of the Russian Empire.
A detailed description of all 2245 Orthodox monasteries that existed in Rus', including the Arkhangelsk province, is also described in detail the geographical location. . Only three volumes, more than 1000 pages.
2. Review of Orthodox monasteries established in Russia.
Book from 1869. Overview of Orthodox monasteries in the period from 1764 to 1869. 230 pp.
3. Historical description of Russian dioceses, churches and monasteries.
Book 1825. A detailed description of all monasteries, dioceses, churches, dates of construction, indications of religious processions, temple holidays. 228 pp.
4. History of the Russian hierarchy.
Books 1807 - 1817 All churches in all provinces are covered. Only 6 parts, more than 5000 pages. Quite interesting books.
5. Description of the monasteries of the Russian Empire.
Book of 1817. All monasteries and parish churches, dates of construction, temple holidays, events in them are described. 221 pp.
6. Detailed description of the monasteries.
The book is from 1829, the monasteries are located in alphabetical order. Holidays, fasting, miraculous phenomena and dates and much more. 318 pp.
7. Orthodox monasteries of the Russian Empire.
Book from 1908. 1105 monasteries in 75 provinces. More than 1000 pages
8. Historical description of churches in the Russian Empire.
Book of 1828. 162 pp.
9. Lists of hierarchs and abbots of Monasteries.
Book from 1877. More than 1000 pages
10. A complete collection of historical information about all ancient and currently existing monasteries and churches.
Book 1853.
The volume of all books is more than 1GB.