Historical Maps of Brown County, Illinois

What stories do these 54 old maps tell about Brown County's past? From 1923 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 Brown County's history through maps:

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


Brown County, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Rushville, 1958 Print
    1923 Map of Rushville, 1958 Print
    1923 Rushville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Rushville, and others.

  2. 1926 Map of Mt Sterling, 1970 Print
    1926 Map of Mt Sterling, 1970 Print
    1926 Mt Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Pike County, Adams County, and others.

  3. 1926 Map of Rushville
    1926 Map of Rushville
    1926 Rushville
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Rushville, and others.

  4. 1926 Map of Rushville
    1926 Map of Rushville
    1926 Rushville
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Rushville, and others.

  5. 1928 Map of Meredosia, 1958 Print
    1928 Map of Meredosia, 1958 Print
    1928 Meredosia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Meredosia, Pike County, and others.

  6. 1928 Map of Meredosia, 1972 Print
    1928 Map of Meredosia, 1972 Print
    1928 Meredosia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Meredosia, Pike County, and others.

  7. 1929 Map of Mt Sterling
    1929 Map of Mt Sterling
    1929 Mt Sterling
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Pike County, Adams County, and others.

  8. 1929 Map of Mt. Sterling
    1929 Map of Mt. Sterling
    1929 Mt. Sterling
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Pike County, Adams County, and others.

  9. 1931 Map of Meredosia
    1931 Map of Meredosia
    1931 Meredosia
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Meredosia, Pike County, and others.

  10. 1931 Map of Meredosia
    1931 Map of Meredosia
    1931 Meredosia
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Brown County, including Meredosia, Pike County, and others.

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